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Acmer S2 7W vs Longer B1 20W

What S2 7W does better (2) and where B1 20W wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 7W
Acmer · 2025S2 7W
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$180
vs
Longer B1 20W
Longer · 2023B1 20W
8.1Score
5 advantages≈ US$480
Higher score
4.4Power & cutting8.1
3.5Speed8.0
8.7Precision4.4
4.8Work area8.9
3.2Safety3.2
5.7Features & ease of use3.5

Why is S2 7W better than B1 20W?

  1. Laser spot size0.06 mm vs 0.1 mm+67%
  2. Air assistYes · B1 20W: No

Why is B1 20W better than S2 7W?

  1. Laser output power7 W vs 20 W2.9×
  2. Work area (surface)900 cm² vs 1,980 cm²2.2×
  3. Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s vs 600 mm/s3.6×
  4. Work area width (X)300 mm vs 450 mm+50%
  5. Work area depth (Y)300 mm vs 440 mm+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 7WAcmer S2 7W≈ US$1805.4
Longer B1 20WLonger B1 20W≈ US$4808.1
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 W20 W
Work area
Work area300 × 300 mm450 × 440 mm
Work area width (X)300 mm450 mm
Work area depth (Y)300 mm440 mm
Work area (surface)900 cm²1,980 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—25 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm0.1 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, SD / USB drive
Wi-Fi—No
USB—Yes
SD / TF card—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width490 mm—
Depth500 mm—
Height195 mm—
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