I tried the ACMER P3 Dual Laser Engraver, and it doesn't get any better than this

If you can afford it, you should get it.

ACMER P3 Dual Laser Engraver
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Our Verdict

The ACMER P3 is an ideal laser engraver for professionals and serious enthusiasts. Powerful IR and diode capabilities inside a single module deliver outstanding versatility regarding material types. Calibration was a little arduous, but after that was complete, I had no problems. With a massive work area, the P3 is also able to engrave and cut large objects as well as numerous smaller ones without needing to re-setup the machine. This is the daddy of all engravers and most definitely the one to beat at the moment.

For

  • IR and diode lasers in one module
  • Large working area
  • Ships fully assembled

Against

  • Complex calibration
  • USB-B rather than USB-C computer connector

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I've been spending some time with the ACMER P3, which is a dual laser engraver. That means it boasts a 2W IR laser and a 10W blue diode laser in one single module, which offers a high level of versatility. There are other engravers on the market with this setup, but none with the impressive 400 x 390 mm work area that the P3 has.

The Verdict
9

out of 10

ACMER P3 Dual Laser Engraver

The ACMER P3 is an ideal laser engraver for professionals and serious enthusiasts. Powerful IR and diode capabilities inside a single module deliver outstanding versatility regarding material types. Calibration was a little arduous, but after that was complete, I had no problems. With a massive work area, the P3 is also able to engrave and cut large objects as well as numerous smaller ones without needing to re-setup the machine. This is the daddy of all engravers and most definitely the one to beat at the moment.

Paul Hatton
Writer

Paul is a digital expert. In the 20 years since he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Computer Science, Paul has been actively involved in a variety of different tech and creative industries that make him the go-to guy for reviews, opinion pieces, and featured articles. With a particular love of all things visual, including photography, videography, and 3D visualisation Paul is never far from a camera or other piece of tech that gets his creative juices going. You'll also find his writing in other places, including Creative Bloq, Digital Camera World, and 3D World Magazine.

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