ACHI LMW-1500W
#5 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
For a buyer who wants a water-cooled 1,500 W machine at the lowest price. Accept that the spec sheet and warranty are thin.
Amazon $3,300$3,300
The ACHI LMW-1500W rates 4.0 among up to 1,500 W laser welders; the ACHI LMW-2000W rates 3.6 among over 1,500 W ones. The ACHI LMW-1500W costs $1,999 less ($3,300 vs $5,299).
ACHI LMW-2000W
#3 in Over 1,500 WFull review
For a shop that wants 2,000 W for little money. The thin specs and short warranty are the trade.
Amazon $5,299$5,299
Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different laser power classes (up to 1,500 W and over 1,500 W), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own laser power peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | ACHI LMW-1500W | ACHI LMW-2000W |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price 30% | 100 $3,300 | 100 $5,299 |
| Laser power 25% | 100 1,500 W laser | 50 2,000 W laser |
| Functions 10% | 85 wire feeder included, cleans, cuts | 85 wire feeder included, cleans, cuts |
| Portability 10% | 0 water chiller | 0 water chiller |
| Warranty 25% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| ACHI LMW-1500W | ACHI LMW-2000W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser | ||
| Laser power | 1,500 W | 2,000 W |
| Laser type | Fiber | Fiber |
| Functions | ||
| Cleans | Yes | Yes |
| Cuts | Yes | Yes |
| Wire feeder included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Cooling | Water chiller | Water chiller |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |