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Acmer S1 6W vs Acmer S2 7W

What S1 6W does better (1) and where S2 7W wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S1 6W
Acmer · 2023S1 6W
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ US$170
vs
Acmer S2 7W
Acmer · 2025S2 7W
5.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$180
Higher score
4.1Power & cutting4.4
3.5Speed3.5
9.4Precision8.7
2.9Work area4.8
3.2Safety3.2
2.4Features & ease of use5.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 6WS2 7W
250 × 162250490 × 195500
S1 6WS2 7WDifference
Height162 mm195 mm−33 mm
Width250 mm490 mm−240 mm
Depth250 mm500 mm−250 mm

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

Why is S1 6W better than S2 7W?

  1. Laser spot size0.04 mm vs 0.06 mm+50%

Why is S2 7W better than S1 6W?

  1. Work area (surface)169 cm² vs 900 cm²5.3×
  2. Air assistNo · S1 6W: Yes
  3. Laser output power6 W vs 7 W+17%
  4. Work area width (X)130 mm vs 300 mm2.3×
  5. Work area depth (Y)130 mm vs 300 mm2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S1 6WAcmer S1 6W≈ US$1704.7
Acmer S2 7WAcmer S2 7W≈ US$1805.4
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power6 W7 W
Work area
Work area130 × 130 mm300 × 300 mm
Work area width (X)130 mm300 mm
Work area depth (Y)130 mm300 mm
Work area (surface)169 cm²900 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s167 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.04 mm0.06 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Connectivity & software
Compatible software—LightBurn
LightBurn compatible—Yes
Size & power
Width250 mm490 mm
Depth250 mm500 mm
Height162 mm195 mm
Weight1.5 kg—
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