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Acmer S2 12W vs Longer Ray2 7.5W

What S2 12W does better (5) and where Ray2 7.5W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 12W
Acmer · 2025S2 12W
6.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$215
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Longer Ray2 7.5W
Longer · 2026Ray2 7.5W
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$240
6.7Power & cutting4.6
3.5Speed4.5
8.7Precision6.0
4.9Work area2.6
3.1Safety8.3
5.8Features & ease of use5.0

Why is S2 12W better than Ray2 7.5W?

  1. Work area (surface)900 cm² vs 143 cm²6.3×
  2. Laser output power12 W vs 7.5 W+60%
  3. Laser spot size0.06 mm vs 0.08 mm+33%
  4. Work area depth (Y)300 mm vs 110 mm2.7×
  5. Work area width (X)300 mm vs 130 mm2.3×

Why is Ray2 7.5W better than S2 12W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · S2 12W: Yes
  2. Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s vs 200 mm/s+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 12WAcmer S2 12W≈ US$2156.2
Longer Ray2 7.5WLonger Ray2 7.5W≈ US$2405.4
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 W7.5 W
Work area
Work area300 × 300 mm130 × 110 mm
Work area width (X)300 mm130 mm
Work area depth (Y)300 mm110 mm
Work area (surface)900 cm²143 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s200 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—10 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm0.08 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width490 mm—
Depth500 mm—
Height195 mm—
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