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Acmer S2 Pro 48W vs Sculpfun E1 Pro

What S2 Pro 48W does better (3) and where E1 Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S2 Pro 48W
Acmer · 2025S2 Pro 48W
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$760
vs
Sculpfun E1 Pro
Sculpfun · 2026E1 Pro
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ US$850
Higher score
9.4Power & cutting7.2
6.1Speed8.0
5.0Precision6.2
7.7Work area5.6
3.2Safety7.4
5.7Features & ease of use7.9

Why is S2 Pro 48W better than E1 Pro?

  1. Laser output power48 W vs 21 W2.3×
  2. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 1,280 cm²+25%
  3. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 320 mm+25%

Why is E1 Pro better than S2 Pro 48W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · S2 Pro 48W: Yes
  2. Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+50%
  3. Built-in cameraNo · S2 Pro 48W: Yes
  4. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.08 mm+25%
  5. Two laser sourcesNo · S2 Pro 48W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S2 Pro 48WAcmer S2 Pro 48W≈ US$7608.0
Sculpfun E1 ProSculpfun E1 Pro≈ US$8508.6
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoYes
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power48 W21 W
Second laser output power—3 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm400 × 320 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm320 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²1,280 cm²
Max workpiece height—42 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—12 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.08 mm
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Lid interlock—Yes
Exhaust fan—Yes
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width—590 mm
Depth—500 mm
Height—205 mm
Weight—12.1 kg
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