Acmer Higher score
Acmer P2 33W
8.3Best for Makers with a ventilated workshop who want fast cutting for little money
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Acmer P2 33W vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W: best open-frame cutter
Two strong open-frame diode lasers with air assist, $210 apart.
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Sculpfun
Sculpfun SF-A9 40W
8.2Best for Makers who mostly cut wood and acrylic and want the most power per dollar
Check price at SculpfunWhich should you buy?
Pick the Acmer P2 ($589) for value, pre-assembly and linear rails. Pick the Sculpfun SF-A9 ($799.99) if you cut thick wood often: it measured 41W and cut 10 mm plywood in one pass.
Full comparison
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| Overall score | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Power and speed |
8.5
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8.9
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| Results and build |
8.0
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8.0
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| Software and safety |
7.6
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6.8
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| Value |
9.0
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8.7
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| Price (USD) | $589 | $799.99 |
| Best for | Makers with a ventilated workshop who want fast cutting for little money | Makers who mostly cut wood and acrylic and want the most power per dollar |
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| Specifications | ||
| Laser | 33W blue diode (also 10W and 20W versions) | 40W blue diode (8 diodes), switchable to 20W |
| Work area | 420 × 400 mm, expandable | 400 × 400 mm |
| Max speed | 30,000 mm/min | 36,000 mm/min |
| Air assist | Automatic, 30 L/min | — |
| Motion | Linear rails | — |
| Software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL, Acmer app | LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| Price | 33W $589 · 20W $539 · 10W $379 · enclosure pack $737 | $799.99 · with honeycomb and rotary $1,079.99 |
| Measured power | — | 41W (Hobby Laser Cutters) |
| Spot | — | 0.15 × 0.1 mm (claimed) |
| Safety | — | Flame and temperature sensor, 15° tilt sensor, emergency stop, child lock |
| Links | Read review Check price at Acmer | Read review Check price at Sculpfun |
