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Acmer S2 7W vs Ikier Flex 7W

What S2 7W does better (0) and where Flex 7W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 7W
Acmer · 2025S2 7W
5.4Score
0 advantages≈ US$180
Higher score
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Ikier Flex 7W
Ikier · 2026Flex 7W
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$250
4.4Power & cutting4.4
3.5Speed3.5
8.7Precision2.5
3.2Safety7.7
5.7Features & ease of use4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

S2 7WFlex 7W
490 × 195500265 × 185303
S2 7WFlex 7WDifference
Height195 mm185 mm+10 mm
Width490 mm265 mm+225 mm
Depth500 mm303 mm+197 mm

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

Why is S2 7W better than Flex 7W?

S2 7W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Flex 7W better than S2 7W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · S2 7W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 7WAcmer S2 7W≈ US$1805.4
Ikier Flex 7WIkier Flex 7W≈ US$2504.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power7 W7 W
Work area
Work area300 × 300 mm—
Work area width (X)300 mm—
Work area depth (Y)300 mm—
Work area (surface)900 cm²—
Max workpiece height—50 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s167 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm—
Positioning accuracy—0.1 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB
Wi-Fi—No
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnAtomStack Studio
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width490 mm265 mm
Depth500 mm303 mm
Height195 mm185 mm
Weight—3 kg
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