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Acmer S2 4W vs Ikier X5 Pro

What S2 4W does better (1) and where X5 Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 4W
Acmer · 2025S2 4W
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ US$140
vs
Ikier X5 Pro
Ikier · 2025X5 Pro
6.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$135
Higher score
2.9Power & cutting4.1
8.7Precision8.2
4.8Work area7.1
3.2Safety3.2
5.7Features & ease of use3.5

Why is S2 4W better than X5 Pro?

  1. Air assistYes · X5 Pro: No

Why is X5 Pro better than S2 4W?

  1. Work area (surface)900 cm² vs 1,558 cm²+73%
  2. Laser output power4 W vs 6 W+50%
  3. Work area width (X)300 mm vs 410 mm+37%
  4. Work area depth (Y)300 mm vs 380 mm+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 4WAcmer S2 4W≈ US$1404.9
Ikier X5 ProIkier X5 Pro≈ US$1356.3
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 power4 W6 W
Work area
Work area300 × 300 mm410 × 380 mm
Work area width (X)300 mm410 mm
Work area depth (Y)300 mm380 mm
Work area (surface)900 cm²1,558 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm0.06 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB
Wi-Fi—No
USB—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—NC, BMP, JPG, PNG, DXF
Size & power
Width490 mm—
Depth500 mm—
Height195 mm—
Input voltage—100–240 V
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