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AtomStack A20 Pro 20W vs Genmitsu Z5-1

What A20 Pro 20W does better (0) and where Z5-1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AtomStack A20 Pro 20W
AtomStack · 2024A20 Pro 20W
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ US$890
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Genmitsu Z5-1
Genmitsu · 2022Z5-1
1 advantage≈ US$1,250
2.1Speed4.9

Why is A20 Pro 20W better than Z5-1?

A20 Pro 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Z5-1 better than A20 Pro 20W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s vs 10,000 mm/s25×
Specifications

Side by side

Genmitsu Z5-1Genmitsu Z5-1≈ US$1,250
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm)Fibre (1064 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength1,064 nm1,064 nm
Laser power
Laser output power20 W—
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm—
Work area width (X)400 mm—
Work area depth (Y)400 mm—
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s10,000 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm—
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm—
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)No—
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Features
Built-in cameraNo—
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB—
USBYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, AtomStack StudioLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
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