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Acmer S2 Pro 36W vs Aufero AL3 20W

What S2 Pro 36W does better (1) and where AL3 20W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 Pro 36W
Acmer · 2025S2 Pro 36W
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ US$580
Higher score
vs
Aufero AL3 20W
Aufero · 2025AL3 20W
0 advantages≈ US$600
8.6Power & cutting7.7

Why is S2 Pro 36W better than AL3 20W?

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

Why is AL3 20W better than S2 Pro 36W?

AL3 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 Pro 36WAcmer S2 Pro 36W≈ US$5807.6
Aufero AL3 20WAufero AL3 20W≈ US$600
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—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm—
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)No—
Flame / fire detectionNo—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNo—
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
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