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Acmer S2 12W vs Ortur R2 1.3W

What S2 12W does better (3) and where R2 1.3W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 12W
Acmer · 2025S2 12W
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ US$215
vs
Ortur R2 1.3W
Ortur · 2025R2 1.3W
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$760
Higher score
6.8Power & cutting2.0
3.4Speed5.4
8.6Precision7.6
4.9Work area4.6
3.1Safety9.0
5.7Features & ease of use8.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

S2 12WR2 1.3W
490 × 195500470 × 214400
S2 12WR2 1.3WDifference
Height195 mm214 mm−19 mm
Width490 mm470 mm+20 mm
Depth500 mm400 mm+100 mm

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

Why is S2 12W better than R2 1.3W?

  1. Laser output power12 W vs 1.3 W9.2×
  2. Work area (surface)900 cm² vs 630 cm²+43%
  3. Work area depth (Y)300 mm vs 210 mm+43%

Why is R2 1.3W better than S2 12W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · S2 12W: Yes
  2. Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s vs 333 mm/s+99%
  3. Built-in cameraNo · S2 12W: Yes
  4. Flame / fire detectionNo · S2 12W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 12WAcmer S2 12W≈ US$2156.1
Ortur R2 1.3WOrtur R2 1.3W≈ US$7606.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power12 W1.3 W
Work area
Work area300 × 300 mm300 × 210 mm
Work area width (X)300 mm300 mm
Work area depth (Y)300 mm210 mm
Work area (surface)900 cm²630 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s333 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm—
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Exhaust fan—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width490 mm470 mm
Depth500 mm400 mm
Height195 mm214 mm
Weight—11.1 kg
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