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Acmer S2 20W vs Algolaser MK2 10W

What S2 20W does better (1) and where MK2 10W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 20W
Acmer · 2025S2 20W
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$320
vs
Algolaser MK2 10W
Algolaser · 2024MK2 10W
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$290
Higher score
7.7Power & cutting5.7
3.2Safety4.9
5.7Features & ease of use8.7

Why is S2 20W better than MK2 10W?

  1. Laser output power20 W vs 10 W2×

Why is MK2 10W better than S2 20W?

  1. Built-in cameraNo · S2 20W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 20WAcmer S2 20W≈ US$3206.4
Algolaser MK2 10WAlgolaser MK2 10W≈ US$2906.4
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power20 W10 W
Work area
Work area300 × 300 mm—
Work area width (X)300 mm—
Work area depth (Y)300 mm—
Work area (surface)900 cm²—
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 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
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width490 mm—
Depth500 mm—
Height195 mm—
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