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Acmer S2 Pro 36W vs Acmer S2 Pro 48W

What S2 Pro 36W does better (0) and where S2 Pro 48W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 Pro 36W
Acmer · 2025S2 Pro 36W
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ US$580
vs
Acmer S2 Pro 48W
Acmer · 2025S2 Pro 48W
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ US$760
Higher score
8.6Power & cutting9.4
6.1Speed6.1
5.0Precision5.0
7.7Work area7.7
3.2Safety3.2
5.7Features & ease of use5.7

Why is S2 Pro 36W better than S2 Pro 48W?

S2 Pro 36W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is S2 Pro 48W better than S2 Pro 36W?

  1. Laser output power36 W vs 48 W+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 Pro 36WAcmer S2 Pro 36W≈ US$5807.6
Acmer S2 Pro 48WAcmer S2 Pro 48W≈ US$7608.0
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power36 W48 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²1,600 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s400 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.1 mm
Linear railsYesYes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
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