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Acmer S1 3.5W vs Aufero AL2 2W

What S1 3.5W does better (1) and where AL2 2W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S1 3.5W
Acmer · 2023S1 3.5W
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ US$130
Higher score
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Aufero AL2 2W
Aufero · 2022AL2 2W
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ US$160
2.7Power & cutting2.1
3.2Safety4.9
2.4Features & ease of use4.4

Why is S1 3.5W better than AL2 2W?

  1. Laser output power3.5 W vs 2 W+75%

Why is AL2 2W better than S1 3.5W?

  1. Air assistNo · S1 3.5W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S1 3.5WAcmer S1 3.5W≈ US$1304.3
Aufero AL2 2WAufero AL2 2W≈ US$1603.8
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power3.5 W2 W
Work area
Work area130 × 130 mm—
Work area width (X)130 mm—
Work area depth (Y)130 mm—
Work area (surface)169 cm²—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.04 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB
Wi-Fi—No
USB—Yes
Size & power
Width250 mm—
Depth250 mm—
Height162 mm—
Weight1.5 kg—
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