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Aufero AL2 2W vs Ortur LM2 S2 1.6W

What AL2 2W does better (2) and where LM2 S2 1.6W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Aufero AL2 2W
Aufero · 2022AL2 2W
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ US$160
vs
Ortur LM2 S2 1.6W
Ortur · 2023LM2 S2 1.6W
3.9Score
0 advantages≈ US$190
Higher score
2.1Power & cutting3.5
4.9Safety4.9
4.4Features & ease of use2.7

Why is AL2 2W better than LM2 S2 1.6W?

  1. Laser output power2 W vs 1.6 W+25%
  2. Air assistYes · LM2 S2 1.6W: No

Why is LM2 S2 1.6W better than AL2 2W?

LM2 S2 1.6W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Aufero AL2 2WAufero AL2 2W≈ US$1603.8
Ortur LM2 S2 1.6WOrtur LM2 S2 1.6W≈ US$1903.9
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power2 W1.6 W
Speed & cutting
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—12 mm
Max cutting depth – acrylic—5 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Tilt / movement sensorYesYes
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB
Wi-FiNoNo
USBYesYes
Compatible software—LightBurn
LightBurn compatible—Yes
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