Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
ACMER vs Sculpfun
Where ACMER and Sculpfun differ
| Compare | ACMER ReviewVisitVisit | Sculpfun ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $129 | $99Lower |
| Largest build size (mm) | 400 | 830Higher |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Laser power (W) | 100Higher | 70 |
| 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 | AT, AU, BE, BG, BR, CH, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, ID, IE, IT, JP, KR, LT, LU, LV, MT, MX, MY, NL, PH, PL, PT, RO, SE, SG, SI, SK, TH, US, VN |
| Multi-colour printing | Not confirmed | No |
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 Sculpfun: $99 vs $129.
- Largest build size (mm) is higher at Sculpfun: 830 vs 400.
- Warranty is higher at ACMER: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Laser power (W) is higher at ACMER: 100 vs 70.
- Support channels: only ACMER offers Phone, Community.
- Support channels: only Sculpfun offers Chat.
- Sculpfun is available in 4 more countries.
- Products: only ACMER offers Cutting machine.
- Markets: only ACMER offers CA, CO, NZ.
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.
Sculpfun
Sculpfun puts an enclosed 70 watt laser engraver on the market from $99, and its 830 mm bed is far larger than most rivals at that money. It suits makers buying their first engraver on a tight budget, and buyers who need multi colour or longer cover should look elsewhere.
Score breakdown
| Area | ACMER | Sculpfun |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Entry price of $129 ranks 6 of the 27 brands on price from, above AtomStack's €87.95. | 9.9Higher$99 entry price against 70 watt output, and 2 of 27 on price. |
| 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. | 9.0A 830 mm bed in an enclosed machine, ranked 2 of 23 on build area. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.01 year warranty, email, chat and help centre support, and a 5 of 20 rank on cover. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | ACMER | Sculpfun |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $129 | $99 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 400 | 830 |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 years | 1 year |
| Laser power (W) | 100 | 70 |
Licences and countries
| Country | ACMER | Sculpfun |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Hong Kong |
Available in 30 countries for both. Additional countries for ACMER: 5. Additional countries for Sculpfun: 9.
If neither fits
MatterHackers has largest build size (mm) at 1,800, against 400 for ACMER and 830 for Sculpfun.
MatterHackers reviewHow they place
| Ranking | ACMER | Sculpfun |
|---|---|---|
| Laser engravers and cutting machines | 1 of 34 | 2 of 34 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ACMER | Sculpfun |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Laser engraver, Cutting machineCovers more | Laser engraver |
| Legal entity | JYGHSDEVC LLC | SCULPFUN TECHNOLOGY HK CO., LIMITED |
| Headquarters | United States | Hong Kong |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2019 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ACMER | Sculpfun | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $129below the median | $99lowest quarter | $224 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 400above the median | 830highest quarter | 390 |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearshighest quarter | 1 yearat the median | 1 |
| Laser power (W) | 100highest quarter | 70above 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.
Sculpfun
Pros
- Entry price of $99 puts a 70 watt engraver within reach of a first project, ranking 2 of 27 on price.
- A 830 mm work area ranks 2 of 23 and sits well above the 390 mm typical across the site.
- The chamber is enclosed, so the beam and the smoke it makes stay in the frame while a 70 watt module runs.
Cons
- Multi colour is a no for the range, and 50% of this group sit in the same spot, so a two shade design needs separate passes.
- Warranty is 1 year, level with the 1 median here, and the ranking on cover length is 5 of 20.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, while 53.9% of brands site wide add a phone line.
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.
Sculpfun
Who it suits
- Makers who want a large enclosed bed and can live with single colour work.
- First-time buyers, for whom $99 and 1 year cover keep the commitment small next to a workshop bundle from MatterHackers.
- Shoppers in the UK, the US and wider Europe who want laser engraving rather than the cutting machines Cricut sells.
Who should look elsewhere
- Projects needing more than one colour in a pass, since multi colour is a no here; ACMER covers laser engraver and cutting machine for a wider machine mix.
- Workshops that want printers and scanners alongside an engraver, since MatterHackers covers fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner in a single maker range.
Country by country
| Country | ACMER | Sculpfun |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Colombia | Yes | No |
| Indonesia | No | Yes |
| Japan | No | Yes |
| Malaysia | No | Yes |
| New Zealand | Yes | No |
| Peru | Yes | No |
8 of 44 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.
Sculpfun
How much does a Sculpfun laser engraver cost?+
Sculpfun lists an entry price of $99 for the engraver range, and that is the figure to weigh first, since a laser engraver is a hardware purchase rather than a plan with a renewal charge. The 70 watt module is what that entry point covers, with a 1 year warranty attached.
How big is the work area on a Sculpfun engraver?+
The bed is 830 mm, large enough for full sheet material rather than small tiles. Across the brands compared here the median build area is 390 mm, and Sculpfun ranks 2 of 23 on that measure, so the size is a real step up and not a rounding difference.