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Acmer SM 30W vs OMTech Solis Duo 30W

What SM 30W does better (0) and where Solis Duo 30W wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Acmer SM 30W
Acmer · 2025SM 30W
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ US$1,800
vs
OMTech Solis Duo 30W
OMTech · 2025Solis Duo 30W
8.8Score
6 advantages≈ US$3,000
Higher score
4.0Power & cutting4.0
4.9Speed4.9
5.1Work area9.4
4.7Safety9.4
5.6Features & ease of use9.5

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

SM 30W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Solis Duo 30W 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 30WOMTech Solis Duo 30W≈ US$3,0008.8
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 W30 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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