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Acmer SM 50W vs OMTech MOPA 60W

What SM 50W does better (1) and where MOPA 60W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer SM 50W
Acmer · 2025SM 50W
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ US$2,700
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OMTech MOPA 60W
OMTech · 2024MOPA 60W
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ US$3,400
5.5Power & cutting7.2
4.9Speed4.9
5.1Work area5.1
4.7Safety2.2
5.6Features & ease of use2.2

Why is SM 50W better than MOPA 60W?

  1. Autofocus / auto heightYes · MOPA 60W: No

Why is MOPA 60W better than SM 50W?

  1. Laser output power50 W vs 60 W+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer SM 50WAcmer SM 50W≈ US$2,7005.3
OMTech MOPA 60WOMTech MOPA 60W≈ US$3,4004.0
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm)Fibre (1064 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
MOPA fibre source (adjustable pulse)YesYes
Wavelength1,064 nm1,064 nm
Laser power
Laser output power50 W60 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
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s10,000 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Laser safety class—Class 4 (open beam)
Features
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnEZCAD2
LightBurn compatibleYes—
File formats—AI, BMP, DXF, GIF, JPG, PLT, PNG, TIF
Size & power
Width—555 mm
Depth—335 mm
Height—720 mm
Weight—28 kg
Rated power consumption—60 W
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