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- S2 12W vs Extended 5W
Acmer S2 12W vs Algolaser Extended 5W
What S2 12W does better (2) and where Extended 5W wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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6.7Power & cutting3.2
3.5Speed4.4
8.7Precision6.2
4.8Work area7.7
3.2Safety4.9
5.7Features & ease of use8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
S2 12WExtended 5W
| S2 12W | Extended 5W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 195 mm | 146 mm | +49 mm |
| Width | 490 mm | 642 mm | −152 mm |
| Depth | 500 mm | 602 mm | −102 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is S2 12W better than Extended 5W?
- Laser output power12 W vs 5 W2.4×
- Laser spot size0.06 mm vs 0.08 mm+33%
Why is Extended 5W better than S2 12W?
- Work area (surface)900 cm² vs 1,600 cm²+78%
- Built-in cameraNo · S2 12W: Yes
- Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s vs 200 mm/s+20%
- Work area width (X)300 mm vs 400 mm+33%
- Work area depth (Y)300 mm vs 400 mm+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm) | Blue diode (≈455 nm) |
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Gantry (XY rails) |
| Two laser sources | No | No |
| Wavelength | — | 455 nm |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 12 W | 5 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 300 × 300 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 300 mm | 400 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 300 mm | 400 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 900 cm² | 1,600 cm² |
| Work-area extension kit | — | Yes |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 167 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.06 mm | 0.08 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | No |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | No | Yes |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | Yes |
| Offline engraving (no computer) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | — | SD / USB drive |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| USB | — | Yes |
| SD / TF card | — | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn | LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 490 mm | 642 mm |
| Depth | 500 mm | 602 mm |
| Height | 195 mm | 146 mm |
| Weight | — | 4.3 kg |
| Rated power consumption | — | 120 W |
