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Acmer S2 12W vs Algolaser Pixi Red 5W

What S2 12W does better (2) and where Pixi Red 5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 12W
Acmer · 2025S2 12W
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$215
vs
Algolaser Pixi Red 5W
Algolaser · 2026Pixi Red 5W
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ US$210
Higher score
6.8Power & cutting3.3
8.6Precision9.6
3.1Safety3.1
5.7Features & ease of use3.8

Why is S2 12W better than Pixi Red 5W?

  1. Laser output power12 W vs 5 W2.4×
  2. Air assistYes · Pixi Red 5W: No

Why is Pixi Red 5W better than S2 12W?

  1. Laser spot size0.06 mm vs 0.03 mm2×
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 12WAcmer S2 12W≈ US$2156.1
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power12 W5 W
Work area
Work area300 × 300 mm—
Work area width (X)300 mm—
Work area depth (Y)300 mm—
Work area (surface)900 cm²—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm0.03 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width490 mm—
Depth500 mm—
Height195 mm—
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