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Acmer S2 Pro 36W vs Wainlux K6 Mini

What S2 Pro 36W does better (4) and where K6 Mini 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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Wainlux K6 Mini
Wainlux · 2023K6 Mini
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ US$100
7.7Work area2.1
3.2Safety3.2
5.7Features & ease of use2.0

Why is S2 Pro 36W better than K6 Mini?

  1. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 64 cm²25×
  2. Air assistYes · K6 Mini: No
  3. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 80 mm5×
  4. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 80 mm5×

Why is K6 Mini better than S2 Pro 36W?

K6 Mini has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 Pro 36WAcmer S2 Pro 36W≈ US$5807.6
Wainlux K6 MiniWainlux K6 Mini≈ US$1003.6
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 W—
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm80 × 80 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm80 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm80 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²64 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 assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, SD / USB drive
Wi-Fi—No
USB—Yes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
File formats—JPG, PNG, BMP
Size & power
Width—167 mm
Depth—167 mm
Height—165 mm
Weight—1 kg
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