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Alternatives to Acmer K1 2.5W

10 diode laser engravers at a similar price that compete with the K1 2.5W — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Acmer K1 2.5W
Acmer · 2025
K1 2.5W
2.5 W150 × 150 mm167 mm/s
approx. price≈ US$180
4.0

Alternatives to the K1 2.5W

Acmer S2 7W
2
Acmer · 2025S2 7W
5.4
Same price ≈ US$180
  • Laser output power 7 W vs 2.5 W
  • Work area (surface) 900 cm² vs 225 cm²
  • Air assist
  • Enclosed (fully covered)
Acmer S2 4W
3
Acmer · 2025S2 4W
4.9
23% cheaper ≈ US$140
  • Work area (surface) 900 cm² vs 225 cm²
  • Laser output power 4 W vs 2.5 W
  • Air assist
  • Enclosed (fully covered)
Longer Ray5 miniS 3.5W
4
Longer · 2024Ray5 miniS 3.5W
4.1
Same price ≈ US$180
  • Laser output power 3.5 W vs 2.5 W
  • Work area (surface) 182 cm² vs 225 cm²
  • Work area width (X) 130 mm vs 150 mm
Genmitsu Kortek 10W
7
Genmitsu · 2025Kortek 10W
5.1
6% cheaper ≈ US$170
  • Laser output power 10 W vs 2.5 W
  • Work area (surface) 300 cm² vs 225 cm²
  • Air assist
  • Max engraving / travel speed 117 mm/s vs 167 mm/s
Genmitsu Kortek 5W
9
Genmitsu · 2025Kortek 5W
4.4
32% cheaper ≈ US$125
  • Laser output power 5 W vs 2.5 W
  • Work area (surface) 300 cm² vs 225 cm²
  • Air assist
  • Max engraving / travel speed 117 mm/s vs 167 mm/s
Genmitsu Kortek 2.5W
10
Genmitsu · 2025Kortek 2.5W
4.0
47% cheaper ≈ US$95
  • Work area (surface) 300 cm² vs 225 cm²
  • Air assist
  • Work area depth (Y) 200 mm vs 150 mm
  • Max engraving / travel speed 117 mm/s vs 167 mm/s
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