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Acmer S2 Pro 48W vs Algolaser Alpha MK2 40W

What S2 Pro 48W does better (2) and where Alpha MK2 40W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 Pro 48W
Acmer · 2025S2 Pro 48W
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ US$760
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Algolaser Alpha MK2 40W
Algolaser · 2024Alpha MK2 40W
7.9Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,000
9.4Power & cutting9.0
6.1Speed6.9
5.0Precision2.8
7.7Work area8.2
3.2Safety4.9
5.7Features & ease of use8.7

Why is S2 Pro 48W better than Alpha MK2 40W?

  1. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.16 mm+60%
  2. Laser output power48 W vs 40 W+20%

Why is Alpha MK2 40W better than S2 Pro 48W?

  1. Built-in cameraNo · S2 Pro 48W: Yes
  2. Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s vs 500 mm/s+25%
  3. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 1,640 cm²+2%
  4. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 410 mm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 Pro 48WAcmer S2 Pro 48W≈ US$7608.0
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—450 nm
Laser power
Laser output power48 W40 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm400 × 410 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm410 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²1,640 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s500 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.16 mm
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifier—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width—650 mm
Depth—730 mm
Height—240 mm
Weight—6.5 kg
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