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Acmer S2 Pro 36W vs Algolaser MK3 20W

What S2 Pro 36W does better (1) and where MK3 20W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 Pro 36W
Acmer · 2025S2 Pro 36W
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ US$580
vs
Algolaser MK3 20W
Algolaser · 2026MK3 20W
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ US$560
Higher score
8.6Power & cutting7.7
3.2Safety4.9
5.7Features & ease of use8.2

Why is S2 Pro 36W better than MK3 20W?

  1. Laser output power36 W vs 20 W+80%

Why is MK3 20W better than S2 Pro 36W?

  1. Built-in cameraNo · S2 Pro 36W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 Pro 36WAcmer S2 Pro 36W≈ US$5807.6
Algolaser MK3 20WAlgolaser MK3 20W≈ US$5607.9
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 W20 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm—
Work area width (X)400 mm—
Work area depth (Y)400 mm—
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²—
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm—
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifier—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
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