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- S2 Pro 36W vs L8 20W
Acmer S2 Pro 36W vs Wainlux L8 20W
What S2 Pro 36W does better (1) and where L8 20W wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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8.6Power & cutting7.7
6.1Speed8.9
3.2Safety7.4
5.7Features & ease of use5.0
Why is S2 Pro 36W better than L8 20W?
- Laser output power36 W vs 20 W+80%
Why is L8 20W better than S2 Pro 36W?
- Enclosed (fully covered)No · S2 Pro 36W: Yes
- Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s vs 667 mm/s+67%
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm) | Blue diode (≈455 nm) |
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Galvo (scanning mirrors) |
| Two laser sources | No | No |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 36 W | 20 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 400 mm | — |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | — |
| Work area depth (Y) | 400 mm | — |
| Work area (surface) | 1,600 cm² | — |
| Work-area extension kit | — | Yes |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 400 mm/s | 667 mm/s |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.1 mm | — |
| Linear rails | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | Yes |
| Laser safety class | — | Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed) |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Emergency stop button | — | Yes |
| Lid interlock | — | Yes |
| Laser shield / filter cover | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | No | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Compatible software | LightBurn | LightBurn |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
