Acmer P3

Name: Acmer P3
Brand: Acmer
SKU: acmer-p3

Enclosed 20W diode with built-in camera — budget answer to xTool S1

Last updated June 1, 2026How we evaluate

Released August 2024

What this machine is for

Affordable enclosed engraving with camera alignment for home makers

Reference benchmark same job size on every machine so you can compare times fairly.

Laser spot size

~0.08 mm spot

Smaller spot = finer detail (frame motion is usually the same across tiers)

Motion precision: 0.01 mm

Sample engrave job

~10–14 min

Filled photo or logo on birch plywood

10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)

Sample cut job

~5–8 min

Simple square cut-out from 3 mm basswood

10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)

Times are estimates for the reference job above; your design complexity and settings will change them.

TL;DR

Acmer packs an enclosed 20W diode, camera preview, and air assist into a sub-$800 package. Performance sits between open-frame budget machines and xTool S1. Worth considering if xTool pricing hurts but you still want enclosure and camera.

What this machine is for

Budget enclosed diode laser for home engraving with camera-assisted alignment and moderate thin-material cutting.

Best for

Budget enclosureCamera alignmentApartment useGift engraving

Materials

Engraves

· Wood
· Leather
· Slate
· Anodized aluminum
· Stainless (with spray)

Cuts

· Basswood 3–6 mm
· Black acrylic (thin)
· Paper
· Fabric

Cannot do

· Clear acrylic
· CO₂-level production
· Bare metal without spray
· Thick hardwood one-pass

Pros

✓Enclosed + camera at a lower price than xTool S1
✓Built-in air assist on many bundles
✓Large work area for enclosed class
✓LightBurn compatible
✓Good value for apartment makers

Cons

✗Brand support less proven than xTool
✗Software less mature
✗Still diode-limited on materials
✗Filter/exhaust quality varies by bundle
✗Community troubleshooting resources thinner

Beginner notes

Strong alternative to xTool S1 if budget is the deciding factor. Compare warranty and return policy before buying — newer brands vary.

Pro tips

Use camera for placement but always run material test cards. Upgrade exhaust path if cutting frequently — built-in filters clog faster than ducting outside.

Pro / technical specs

Raw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.

Laser spot size: ~0.08 mm spot
Max speed (spec): 350 mm/s
Avg engrave speed: 70–150 mm/s fill
Avg cut speed: 4–11 mm/s on 3 mm wood
Motion precision: 0.01 mm