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Acmer S2 20W vs Algolaser Extended 10W

What S2 20W does better (2) and where Extended 10W wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 20W
Acmer · 2025S2 20W
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$320
vs
Algolaser Extended 10W
Algolaser · 2024Extended 10W
7.0Score
5 advantages≈ US$370
Higher score
7.7Power & cutting5.7
3.5Speed4.4
8.7Precision6.2
4.8Work area7.7
3.2Safety4.9
5.7Features & ease of use8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

S2 20WExtended 10W
490 × 195500642 × 182602
S2 20WExtended 10WDifference
Height195 mm182 mm+13 mm
Width490 mm642 mm−152 mm
Depth500 mm602 mm−102 mm

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

Why is S2 20W better than Extended 10W?

  1. Laser output power20 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Laser spot size0.06 mm vs 0.08 mm+33%

Why is Extended 10W better than S2 20W?

  1. Work area (surface)900 cm² vs 1,600 cm²+78%
  2. Built-in cameraNo · S2 20W: Yes
  3. Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s vs 200 mm/s+20%
  4. Work area width (X)300 mm vs 400 mm+33%
  5. Work area depth (Y)300 mm vs 400 mm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 20WAcmer S2 20W≈ US$3206.4
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power20 W10 W
Work area
Work area300 × 300 mm400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)300 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)300 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)900 cm²1,600 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s200 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm0.08 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifier—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—SD / USB drive
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width490 mm642 mm
Depth500 mm602 mm
Height195 mm182 mm
Weight—4.8 kg
Rated power consumption—120 W
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