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Acmer S2 4W vs Wainlux F1

What S2 4W does better (0) and where F1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 4W
Acmer · 2025S2 4W
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ US$140
Higher score
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Wainlux F1
Wainlux · 2025F1
1 advantage≈ US$200
2.9Power & cutting5.7

Why is S2 4W better than F1?

S2 4W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is F1 better than S2 4W?

  1. Laser output power4 W vs 10 W2.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 4WAcmer S2 4W≈ US$1404.9
Wainlux F1Wainlux F1≈ US$200
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power4 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)No—
Flame / fire detectionNo—
Features
Air assistYes—
Built-in cameraNo—
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width490 mm—
Depth500 mm—
Height195 mm—
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