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Acmer S2 Pro 36W vs AtomStack Swift

What S2 Pro 36W does better (4) and where Swift wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 Pro 36W
Acmer · 2025S2 Pro 36W
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$580
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AtomStack Swift
AtomStack · 2025Swift
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ US$75
8.6Power & cutting4.4
7.7Work area4.8
3.2Safety3.2
5.7Features & ease of use5.7

Why is S2 Pro 36W better than Swift?

  1. Laser output power36 W vs 7 W5.1×
  2. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 900 cm²+78%
  3. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 300 mm+33%
  4. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 300 mm+33%

Why is Swift better than S2 Pro 36W?

Swift has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 Pro 36WAcmer S2 Pro 36W≈ US$5807.6
AtomStack SwiftAtomStack Swift≈ US$754.8
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 W7 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm300 × 300 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm300 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm300 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²900 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
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, AtomStack Studio
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Weight—2.8 kg
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