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Acmer S2 Pro 36W vs AtomStack Atelier

What S2 Pro 36W does better (5) and where Atelier wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 Pro 36W
Acmer · 2025S2 Pro 36W
7.6Score
5 advantages≈ US$580
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AtomStack Atelier
AtomStack · 2025Atelier
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$600
8.6Power & cutting6.7
5.0Precision7.6
7.7Work area3.4
3.2Safety9.0
5.7Features & ease of use6.6

Why is S2 Pro 36W better than Atelier?

  1. Laser output power36 W vs 12 W3×
  2. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 144 cm²11.1×
  3. Air assistYes · Atelier: No
  4. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 120 mm3.3×
  5. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 120 mm3.3×

Why is Atelier better than S2 Pro 36W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · S2 Pro 36W: Yes
  2. Built-in cameraNo · S2 Pro 36W: Yes
  3. Flame / fire detectionNo · S2 Pro 36W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 Pro 36WAcmer S2 Pro 36W≈ US$5807.6
AtomStack AtelierAtomStack Atelier≈ US$6007.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power36 W12 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm120 × 120 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm120 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm120 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²144 cm²
Conveyor / roll feeder support—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm—
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Exhaust fan—Yes
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, AtomStack Studio
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width—196 mm
Depth—201 mm
Height—350 mm
Weight—3.5 kg
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