Updated October 1, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
ACMER vs LONGER
Where ACMER and LONGER differ
| Compare | ACMER ReviewVisitVisit | LONGER ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $129 | $109.99Lower |
| Largest build size (mm) | 400 | 450Higher |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Laser power (W) | 100Higher | 40 |
| Enclosed models | YesHas it | No |
| 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, USCovers more | US |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | Not confirmed | 600 |
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Key differences
- ACMER scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Price from is lower at LONGER: $109.99 vs $129.
- Largest build size (mm) is higher at LONGER: 450 vs 400.
- Warranty is higher at ACMER: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Laser power (W) is higher at ACMER: 100 vs 40.
- Enclosed models: only ACMER.
- ACMER is available in 33 more countries.
- Products: only ACMER offers Cutting machine.
- Products: only LONGER offers Fdm printer, Resin printer.
- Markets: only ACMER offers AT, AU, BE.
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.
LONGER
LONGER suits makers who want filament printing, resin printing and laser engraving from a single supplier, so a workshop can cover prototyping and marking rather than splitting them up. The laser line pairs 40 W of output with a 450 mm work area and 600 mm/s movement speed.
Score breakdown
| Area | ACMER | LONGER |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Entry price of $129 ranks 6 of the 27 brands on price from, above AtomStack's €87.95. | 9.7HigherEntry price of $109.99 and a price rank of 5 of 27 across the site. |
| 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. | 8.9Range spans fdm printer, resin printer and laser engraver with a 450 mm laser work area at 40 W. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | ACMER | LONGER |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $129 | $109.99 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 400 | 450 |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 years | 1 year |
| Laser power (W) | 100 | 40 |
Pick ACMER if, pick LONGER if
Pick ACMER if offer, warranty, laser power (w), and enclosed models matter most.
Pick LONGER if price from and largest build size (mm) matter most.
Availability and regulation
| Country | ACMER | LONGER |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for ACMER: 34. Additional countries for LONGER: 1.
If neither fits
AtomStack has laser power (w) at 120, against 100 for ACMER and 40 for LONGER.
AtomStack reviewHow they place
| Ranking | ACMER | LONGER |
|---|---|---|
| Laser engravers and cutting machines | 1 of 34 | 27 of 34 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ACMER | LONGER |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Laser engraver, Cutting machine | Fdm printer, Resin printer, Laser engraver |
| Legal entity | JYGHSDEVC LLC | LONGER TECHNOLOGY (HONGKONG) LIMITED |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ACMER | LONGER | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $129below the median | $109.99lowest quarter | $224 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 400above the median | 450above the median | 390 |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearshighest quarter | 1 yearat the median | 1 |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | Not confirmed | 600at the median | 600 |
| Laser power (W) | 100highest quarter | 40lowest quarter | 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.
LONGER
Pros
- Build size of 450 mm ranks 9 of 23 in the site's build size comparison.
- Movement speed of 600 mm/s pairs with 40 W of output on the listed laser.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, giving email, phone, a help centre and community routes.
Cons
- The listed laser is not enclosed, so extraction and fume control sit outside the frame.
- Shipping covers US only, so buyers in other markets sit outside the listed policy.
- Warranty of 1 year is a shorter term than the longest warranty years in the printer category, 3.
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.
LONGER
Who it suits
- Makers who want filament, resin and laser work from a single supplier
- Buyers who want phone and email help as well as a help centre
- US shoppers, since the shipping policy lists US
Who should look elsewhere
- SOVOL, for filament printing with no laser work, since its listed range is fdm printer.
- MatterHackers, when a scanner or a cutting machine is wanted alongside the printer, since its listed types are fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner.
- Farnell, for a printing only catalogue, since its range is fdm printer and 3d scanner.
Country by country
| Country | ACMER | LONGER |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| China | No | Yes |
| Colombia | 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.
LONGER
What does a LONGER machine cost to start with?+
Machines start from $109.99, listed on the laser engraver side of the catalogue. That figure is the price of the machine itself, and no renewal charge is listed alongside it, so the budget is a one off purchase. On the site's price ranking the brand sits at 5 of 27, among the cheaper entry points compared here.
How long is the warranty on a LONGER machine?+
The published warranty term is 1 year. That places the brand at 5 of 20 on the site's warranty comparison, above the middle of the field. Buyers who expect a machine to run for years can weigh that term against the longest warranty years in the printer category, 3.