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Acmer SM 30W vs Gweike G2 Pro 30W

What SM 30W does better (4) and where G2 Pro 30W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acmer SM 30W
Acmer · 2025SM 30W
4.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,800
vs
Gweike G2 Pro 30W
Gweike · 2024G2 Pro 30W
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,600
Higher score
4.0Power & cutting4.0
4.9Speed8.6
5.1Work area3.0
4.7Safety8.6
5.6Features & ease of use2.5

Why is SM 30W better than G2 Pro 30W?

  1. Work area (surface)225 cm² vs 121 cm²+86%
  2. Autofocus / auto heightYes · G2 Pro 30W: No
  3. Work area width (X)150 mm vs 110 mm+36%
  4. Work area depth (Y)150 mm vs 110 mm+36%

Why is G2 Pro 30W better than SM 30W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · SM 30W: Yes
  2. Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s vs 15,000 mm/s+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer SM 30WAcmer SM 30W≈ US$1,8004.3
Gweike G2 Pro 30WGweike G2 Pro 30W≈ US$1,6007.4
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 W30 W
Work area
Work area150 × 150 mm110 × 110 mm
Work area width (X)150 mm110 mm
Work area depth (Y)150 mm110 mm
Work area (surface)225 cm²121 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s15,000 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.001 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Bluetooth
USB—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width—260 mm
Depth—440 mm
Height—505 mm
Weight—6.5 kg
Rated power consumption—120 W
Input voltage—110–240 V
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