Acmer · Diode laser
Acmer P3 48W
Enclosed CoreXY diode laser with 48 W, integrated camera and air assist. Priced well below comparable class 1 machines from major brands.
Ideal for: Beginners looking for an enclosed diode laser with camera for living spaces who want to spend little.
Price in the manufacturer's shop€1,099, Basic PackAs of 26 Oct 2026, can change dailyThere is no manufacturer's shop price for your region, the EU price is shown.
Pros and cons
Pros
- enclosed housing with lid sensor and camera at a low price
- CoreXY mechanics at 800 mm/s
- optional conveyor belt for workpieces up to 4,000 mm long
Cons
- Cutting figures on the product page contradict each other
- Fan and light switch on the back, lighting partly obscured during operation (test)
- LightBurn via USB only, Wi-Fi only with the app
Specs
| Price range | €1,000 to €1,500 |
|---|---|
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €1,099, Basic Pack (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Diode laser |
| Laser source | 48 W optical diode (switchable to 24 W); alternatively available as 24 W, 2 W infrared or 10 W diode plus 2 W infrared |
| Power (optical, main source) | 48 W |
| Work area | 400 × 390 mm |
| Dimensions | 577 × 655 × 286 mm |
| Weight | 19 kg |
| Construction type | Gantry |
| Enclosure | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 |
| Speed (max.) | 800 mm/s |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | up to 30 mm plywood, 45 mm black acrylic, 8 mm MDF in a single pass according to the specification table (the FAQ table states lower values) |
| Air Assist | built in (30 l/min) |
| Camera | yes, integrated HD camera with 400 x 400 mm field of view |
| Fume extraction | Extraction fan with exhaust hose, no filter |
| Rotary attachment | optional (M4 4-in-1 chuck rotary attachment), conveyor optional |
| Software | Acmer Studio, LightBurn, LaserGRBL, Acmer App |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (app), microSD card |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, MDF, Paper, Leather, Felt, Acrylic (opaque), Bamboo, Fabric, Glass (dark), Ceramic, Stone, Marble, Stainless steel (marking), Painted/coated metal |
Source: Manufacturer or retailer specifications, As of 10/2026. Cutting figures are manufacturer values under ideal conditions.
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