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Acmer SM 30W vs OMTech Solis Duo 20W

What SM 30W does better (1) and where Solis Duo 20W wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Acmer SM 30W
Acmer · 2025SM 30W
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,800
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OMTech Solis Duo 20W
OMTech · 2025Solis Duo 20W
8.3Score
6 advantages≈ US$2,800
Higher score
4.0Power & cutting2.7
4.9Speed4.9
5.1Work area9.4
4.7Safety9.4
5.6Features & ease of use9.5

Why is SM 30W better than Solis Duo 20W?

  1. Laser output power30 W vs 20 W+50%

Why is Solis Duo 20W better than SM 30W?

  1. Work area (surface)225 cm² vs 625 cm²2.8×
  2. Enclosed (fully covered)No · SM 30W: Yes
  3. Built-in cameraNo · SM 30W: Yes
  4. Two laser sourcesNo · SM 30W: Yes
  5. Work area width (X)150 mm vs 250 mm+67%
  6. Work area depth (Y)150 mm vs 250 mm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer SM 30WAcmer SM 30W≈ US$1,8004.3
OMTech Solis Duo 20WOMTech Solis Duo 20W≈ US$2,8008.3
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm)Fibre (1064 nm), Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoYes
MOPA fibre source (adjustable pulse)Yes—
Wavelength1,064 nm1,064 nm
Laser power
Laser output power30 W20 W
Work area
Work area150 × 150 mm250 × 250 mm
Work area width (X)150 mm250 mm
Work area depth (Y)150 mm250 mm
Work area (surface)225 cm²625 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s10,000 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.002 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Features
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Weight—25.1 kg
Rated power consumption—360 W

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