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  3. S1 6W vs LM2 S2 5.5W

Acmer S1 6W vs Ortur LM2 S2 5.5W

What S1 6W does better (1) and where LM2 S2 5.5W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S1 6W
Acmer · 2023S1 6W
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ US$170
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Ortur LM2 S2 5.5W
Ortur · 2023LM2 S2 5.5W
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ US$200
4.1Power & cutting4.2
3.2Safety4.9
2.4Features & ease of use2.7

Why is S1 6W better than LM2 S2 5.5W?

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

Why is LM2 S2 5.5W better than S1 6W?

LM2 S2 5.5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S1 6WAcmer S1 6W≈ US$1704.7
Ortur LM2 S2 5.5WOrtur LM2 S2 5.5W≈ US$2004.3
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—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—12 mm
Max cutting depth – acrylic—5 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.04 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB
Wi-Fi—No
USB—Yes
Compatible software—LightBurn
LightBurn compatible—Yes
Size & power
Width250 mm—
Depth250 mm—
Height162 mm—
Weight1.5 kg—
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