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Acmer S2 20W vs Aufero AL3 10W

What S2 20W does better (1) and where AL3 10W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 20W
Acmer · 2025S2 20W
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$320
Higher score
vs
Aufero AL3 10W
Aufero · 2025AL3 10W
0 advantages≈ US$340
7.7Power & cutting5.7

Why is S2 20W better than AL3 10W?

  1. Laser output power20 W vs 10 W2×

Why is AL3 10W better than S2 20W?

AL3 10W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 20WAcmer S2 20W≈ US$3206.4
Aufero AL3 10WAufero AL3 10W≈ US$340
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—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)No—
Flame / fire detectionNo—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNo—
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width490 mm—
Depth500 mm—
Height195 mm—
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