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Acmer SM 30W vs Sculpfun G20 20W

What SM 30W does better (2) and where G20 20W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acmer SM 30W
Acmer · 2025SM 30W
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,800
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Sculpfun G20 20W
Sculpfun · 2026G20 20W
3.7Score
0 advantages≈ US$1,500
4.0Power & cutting2.7
4.9Speed4.9
5.1Work area5.1
4.7Safety4.7
5.6Features & ease of use3.6

Why is SM 30W better than G20 20W?

  1. Laser output power30 W vs 20 W+50%
  2. Autofocus / auto heightYes · G20 20W: No

Why is G20 20W better than SM 30W?

G20 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acmer SM 30WAcmer SM 30W≈ US$1,8004.3
Sculpfun G20 20WSculpfun G20 20W≈ US$1,5003.7
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 W20 W
Work area
Work area150 × 150 mm150 × 150 mm
Work area width (X)150 mm150 mm
Work area depth (Y)150 mm150 mm
Work area (surface)225 cm²225 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s10,000 mm/s
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Features
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP
Size & power
Width—330 mm
Depth—250 mm
Height—418 mm
Weight—6.9 kg
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