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Acmer S1 3.5W vs Genmitsu Kiosk 5W

What S1 3.5W does better (4) and where Kiosk 5W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S1 3.5W
Acmer · 2023S1 3.5W
4.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$130
vs
Genmitsu Kiosk 5W
Genmitsu · 2024Kiosk 5W
4.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$135
Higher score
2.7Power & cutting3.2
3.5Speed4.4
9.4Precision7.6
2.9Work area2.7
3.2Safety2.1
2.4Features & ease of use7.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 3.5WKiosk 5W
250 × 162250235 × 220280
S1 3.5WKiosk 5WDifference
Height162 mm220 mm−58 mm
Width250 mm235 mm+15 mm
Depth250 mm280 mm−30 mm
Weight1.5 kg2.8 kg−1.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is S1 3.5W better than Kiosk 5W?

  1. Work area (surface)169 cm² vs 100 cm²+69%
  2. Weight1.5 kg vs 2.8 kg+87%
  3. Work area width (X)130 mm vs 100 mm+30%
  4. Work area depth (Y)130 mm vs 100 mm+30%

Why is Kiosk 5W better than S1 3.5W?

  1. Laser output power3.5 W vs 5 W+43%
  2. Air assistNo · S1 3.5W: Yes
  3. Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s vs 200 mm/s+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S1 3.5WAcmer S1 3.5W≈ US$1304.3
Genmitsu Kiosk 5WGenmitsu Kiosk 5W≈ US$1354.4
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 W5 W
Work area
Work area130 × 130 mm100 × 100 mm
Work area width (X)130 mm100 mm
Work area depth (Y)130 mm100 mm
Work area (surface)169 cm²100 cm²
Max workpiece height—70 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s200 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.04 mm—
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop button—No
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB drive
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible software—LightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatible—Yes
Size & power
Width250 mm235 mm
Depth250 mm280 mm
Height162 mm220 mm
Weight1.5 kg2.8 kg
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