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Acmer S2 Pro 36W vs Longer Ray2 15W

What S2 Pro 36W does better (5) and where Ray2 15W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 Pro 36W
Acmer · 2025S2 Pro 36W
7.6Score
5 advantages≈ US$580
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Longer Ray2 15W
Longer · 2026Ray2 15W
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$320
8.6Power & cutting6.4
6.2Speed4.4
5.0Precision8.7
7.8Work area2.6
3.2Safety8.2
5.7Features & ease of use5.0

Why is S2 Pro 36W better than Ray2 15W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 143 cm²11.2×
  2. Laser output power36 W vs 15 W2.4×
  3. Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s vs 200 mm/s2×
  4. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 130 mm3.1×
  5. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 110 mm3.6×

Why is Ray2 15W better than S2 Pro 36W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · S2 Pro 36W: Yes
  2. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.06 mm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 Pro 36WAcmer S2 Pro 36W≈ US$5807.6
Longer Ray2 15WLonger Ray2 15W≈ US$3206.4
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 W15 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm130 × 110 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm130 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm110 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²143 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s200 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—10 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.06 mm
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
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