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Acmer S1 6W vs NEJE 5 5.5W

What S1 6W does better (1) and where 5 5.5W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S1 6W
Acmer · 2023S1 6W
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ US$170
Higher score
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NEJE 5 5.5W
NEJE · 20205 5.5W
4.1Score
0 advantages≈ US$180
4.1Power & cutting3.8
3.2Safety3.2
2.4Features & ease of use3.9

Why is S1 6W better than 5 5.5W?

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

Why is 5 5.5W better than S1 6W?

5 5.5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S1 6WAcmer S1 6W≈ US$1704.7
NEJE 5 5.5WNEJE 5 5.5W≈ US$1804.1
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
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Water cooling—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible software—LightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatible—Yes
Size & power
Width250 mm—
Depth250 mm—
Height162 mm—
Weight1.5 kg—
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