Updated October 1, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
ACMER vs Creality
ACMER vs Creality: the differences
| Compare | ACMER ReviewVisitVisit |  Creality |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $129Lower | $199 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 400Higher | 350 |
| Laser power (W) | 100Higher | 60 |
| Markets | AT, AU, BE, BG, BR, CA, CO, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, MX, NL, NZ, PE, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, US | US, MX, DE, FR, ES, GB, AU, CA, JP |
| Multi-colour printing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 years | Not confirmed |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | Not confirmed | 600 |
Same on both: Enclosed models (Yes).
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Key differences
- ACMER scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Price from is lower at ACMER: $129 vs $199.
- Largest build size (mm) is higher at ACMER: 400 vs 350.
- Laser power (W) is higher at ACMER: 100 vs 60.
- ACMER is available in 26 more countries.
- Products: only ACMER offers Cutting machine.
- Products: only Creality offers Fdm printer, Resin printer, 3d scanner.
- Markets: only ACMER offers AT, BE, BG.
- Markets: only Creality offers JP.
Our verdict on each
ACMER
ACMER suits makers who want an engraver and a cutting machine from one brand, with machines priced from $129 and a work area of 400 mm. A 100 W fibre marking machine and warranty of 1 to 2 years cover the range most beginners start with.
Creality
Creality 3D Technology suits makers who want printing, scanning and laser engraving from one store, with machines starting at $199. The range mixes FDM, resin, scanning and laser gear under one roof, and support runs on email, phone and help centre for setup and troubleshooting.
Score breakdown
| Area | ACMER | Creality |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry price of $129 ranks 6 of the 27 brands on price from, above AtomStack's €87.95. | 9.2Entry at $199 ranks 11 of 27 brands on starting price, a mid-table entry point. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherCovers laser engraver and cutting machine in an enclosed format, with a 400 mm work area and warranty of 1 to 2 years. | 9.1Multi colour, an enclosed chassis, 350 mm builds and 60 W laser output all sit in one catalogue. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.4Support runs on email, phone and help centre and the terms name Creality 3D Technology LLC, a company founded in 2014. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | ACMER | Creality |
|---|---|---|
| Laser engravers and cutting machines | 1 of 34 | 5 of 34 |
How the counts compare
| Fact | ACMER | Creality |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $129 | $199 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 400 | 350 |
| Laser power (W) | 100 | 60 |
What we checked
ACMER
- acmerlaser.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Creality
- store.creality.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- creality.com: 4 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- crealityfalcon.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ACMER | Creality |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Laser engraver, Cutting machine | Fdm printer, Resin printer, 3d scanner, Laser engraver |
| Legal entity | JYGHSDEVC LLC | Creality 3D Technology LLC |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2014 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ACMER | Creality | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $129below the median | $199below the median | $224 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 400above the median | 350below the median | 390 |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearshighest quarter | Not confirmed | 1 |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | Not confirmed | 600at the median | 600 |
| Laser power (W) | 100highest quarter | 60at the median | 60 |
Median across 23 listed brands.
Pros and cons
ACMER
Pros
- Entry price of $129 keeps an enclosed machine within reach for a first build.
- Sells laser engraver and cutting machine from one store, while Cricut lists cutting machine only.
- Warranty of 1 to 2 years, with the longer end above the 1.5 year upper quartile in this category.
Cons
- Warranty of 1 to 2 years falls short of the 3 year longest cover in this category.
- Entry price of $129 sits above AtomStack's €87.95, so a cheaper first machine exists elsewhere.
- A 400 mm work area is smaller than the 564.05 mm upper end of the category.
Creality
Pros
- The catalogue spans fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner, so printing, scanning and laser work stay under one brand.
- Multi colour printing is available, and 89.5% of brands in the printer ranking offer it too.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, giving phone and a help centre alongside email.
Cons
- Starting price ranks 11 of 27 brands, so cheaper entry points sit elsewhere.
- Build size ranks 13 of 23 on the same measure, which leaves the biggest machines to other brands.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre with no live chat listed, so quick answers wait on email, phone or the community board.
Who each suits
ACMER
Who it suits
- Makers who want engraving and cutting from one place, since ACMER lists laser engraver and cutting machine.
- First-time buyers working on modest pieces, with a 400 mm work area and warranty of 1 to 2 years.
- People who prefer to talk to someone, since support runs on email, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Tight first budgets: AtomStack lists from €87.95, below ACMER's $129.
- Makers who also want filament or resin printing, or scanning: MatterHackers lists fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner.
- Buyers who only want a cutting machine and value a simple catalogue: Cricut lists cutting machine.
Creality
Who it suits
- Makers who want FDM and resin printing, scanning and laser engraving from one supplier (fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner).
- Buyers who need multi colour printing inside an enclosed machine.
- Shoppers in the United States, MX and DE who want support by phone and a help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Sovol, whose catalogue is FDM printers only, for a buyer who wants no resin, scanning or laser range.
- Farnell, which lists FDM printers and scanners only, for someone buying a single machine type through a distributor.
- MatterHackers, which carries the same FDM, resin, scanning and laser mix plus cutting machines, for shops that need the wider machine mix.
Current offers
Creality
Current offer
Bonus
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | ACMER | Creality |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Colombia | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
8 of 36 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
ACMER
How much does an ACMER laser machine cost at entry?+
ACMER lists machines from $129, and that entry point sits at 6 of the 27 brands ranked on price from. The cheapest listing is the floor for the brand rather than a bundle, and it covers its laser engraver and cutting machine.
How big a piece can I cut or engrave on an ACMER machine?+
The listed work area is 400 mm, which suits a small board, a panel or a sheet of acrylic. Measure the largest piece you plan to bring before you order, because anything wider than the frame will not fit, whatever the power rating says.
Creality
How much does the cheapest machine cost?+
Entry is $199 in the store's printer collection. That is the starting figure for a first machine, and the range runs upward from there into resin, scanning and laser equipment. Buyers moving up usually pay for the extra capability, so budget against the specific machine rather than the entry figure.
Is there a subscription or renewal cost after buying?+
The store sells hardware outright. Its published terms set out orders and support, at email, phone and help centre, rather than a recurring membership, so there is no renewal price in the cost of ownership here. What you weigh is the purchase, starting at $199, plus any add-on machine later.