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Acmer SM 50W vs OMTech Split 50W

What SM 50W does better (1) and where Split 50W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acmer SM 50W
Acmer · 2025SM 50W
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ US$2,700
Higher score
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OMTech Split 50W
OMTech · 2020Split 50W
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ US$2,900
5.5Power & cutting5.5
4.9Speed2.4
4.7Safety7.9
5.6Features & ease of use8.2

Why is SM 50W better than Split 50W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s vs 7,000 mm/s+43%

Why is Split 50W better than SM 50W?

Split 50W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acmer SM 50WAcmer SM 50W≈ US$2,7005.3
OMTech Split 50WOMTech Split 50W≈ US$2,9004.2
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 power50 W50 W
Work area
Work area150 × 150 mm—
Work area width (X)150 mm—
Work area depth (Y)150 mm—
Work area (surface)225 cm²—
Pass-through slot—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s7,000 mm/s
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Exhaust fan—Yes
Features
Air assist—Yes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Water cooling—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnEZCAD2
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Weight—35.4 kg
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