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AtomStack A24 Pro vs Genmitsu L8 20W

What A24 Pro does better (1) and where L8 20W wins (5) — every spec side by side.

AtomStack A24 Pro
AtomStack · 2023A24 Pro
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ US$460
vs
Genmitsu L8 20W
Genmitsu · 2023L8 20W
9.1Score
5 advantages≈ US$660
Higher score
8.1Power & cutting7.7
5.7Work area7.7
7.7Safety8.3
3.1Features & ease of use9.1

Why is A24 Pro better than L8 20W?

  1. Laser output power24 W vs 20 W+20%

Why is L8 20W better than A24 Pro?

  1. Work area (surface)1,008 cm² vs 1,600 cm²+59%
  2. Air assistNo · A24 Pro: Yes
  3. Built-in cameraNo · A24 Pro: Yes
  4. Work area depth (Y)280 mm vs 400 mm+43%
  5. Work area width (X)360 mm vs 400 mm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

AtomStack A24 ProAtomStack A24 Pro≈ US$4607.7
Genmitsu L8 20WGenmitsu L8 20W≈ US$6609.1
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power24 W20 W
Work area
Work area360 × 280 mm400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)360 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)280 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)1,008 cm²1,600 cm²
Conveyor / roll feeder supportYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—667 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)17 mm—
Max cutting depth – acrylic15 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size—0.13 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Compatible software—LightBurn
LightBurn compatible—Yes
File formats—JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, DXF, PLT, HPGL
Size & power
Width—715 mm
Depth—621 mm
Height—261 mm
Weight16 kg—
Rated power consumption—240 W
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