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Acmer S2 12W vs Acmer S2 7W

What S2 12W does better (1) and where S2 7W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 12W
Acmer · 2025S2 12W
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$215
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Acmer S2 7W
Acmer · 2025S2 7W
5.4Score
0 advantages≈ US$180
6.7Power & cutting4.4
3.5Speed3.5
8.7Precision8.7
4.8Work area4.8
3.2Safety3.2
5.7Features & ease of use5.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

S2 12WS2 7W
490 × 195500490 × 195500
S2 12WS2 7WDifference
Height195 mm195 mm=
Width490 mm490 mm=
Depth500 mm500 mm=

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

Why is S2 12W better than S2 7W?

  1. Laser output power12 W vs 7 W+71%

Why is S2 7W better than S2 12W?

S2 7W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 12WAcmer S2 12W≈ US$2156.2
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 power12 W7 W
Work area
Work area300 × 300 mm300 × 300 mm
Work area width (X)300 mm300 mm
Work area depth (Y)300 mm300 mm
Work area (surface)900 cm²900 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s167 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm0.06 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width490 mm490 mm
Depth500 mm500 mm
Height195 mm195 mm
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