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Acmer S1 6W vs Aufero AL2 5.5W

What S1 6W does better (1) and where AL2 5.5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S1 6W
Acmer · 2023S1 6W
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ US$170
Higher score
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Aufero AL2 5.5W
Aufero · 2022AL2 5.5W
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$200
4.1Power & cutting3.8
3.2Safety4.9
2.4Features & ease of use4.4

Why is S1 6W better than AL2 5.5W?

  1. Laser output power6 W vs 5.5 W+9%

Why is AL2 5.5W better than S1 6W?

  1. Air assistNo · S1 6W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S1 6WAcmer S1 6W≈ US$1704.7
Aufero AL2 5.5WAufero AL2 5.5W≈ US$2004.5
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 W5.5 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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