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Acmer SM 30W vs Genmitsu Z5-1

What SM 30W does better (0) and where Z5-1 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acmer SM 30W
Acmer · 2025SM 30W
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ US$1,800
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Genmitsu Z5-1
Genmitsu · 2022Z5-1
0 advantages≈ US$1,250
4.9Speed4.9

Why is SM 30W better than Z5-1?

SM 30W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Z5-1 better than SM 30W?

Z5-1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acmer SM 30WAcmer SM 30W≈ US$1,8004.3
Genmitsu Z5-1Genmitsu Z5-1≈ US$1,250
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm)Fibre (1064 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
MOPA fibre source (adjustable pulse)Yes—
Wavelength1,064 nm1,064 nm
Laser power
Laser output power30 W—
Work area
Work area150 × 150 mm—
Work area width (X)150 mm—
Work area depth (Y)150 mm—
Work area (surface)225 cm²—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s10,000 mm/s
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)No—
Features
Built-in cameraNo—
Autofocus / auto heightYes—
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
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