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Acmer K1 12W vs NEJE 5 Plus 12W

What K1 12W does better (1) and where 5 Plus 12W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acmer K1 12W
Acmer · 2025K1 12W
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$270
vs
NEJE 5 Plus 12W
NEJE · 20215 Plus 12W
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ US$270
Higher score
6.7Power & cutting6.4
9.6Safety3.2
2.9Features & ease of use3.2

Why is K1 12W better than 5 Plus 12W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · 5 Plus 12W: No

Why is 5 Plus 12W better than K1 12W?

5 Plus 12W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acmer K1 12WAcmer K1 12W≈ US$2705.2
NEJE 5 Plus 12WNEJE 5 Plus 12W≈ US$2705.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power12 W12 W
Work area
Work area150 × 150 mm—
Work area width (X)150 mm—
Work area depth (Y)150 mm—
Work area (surface)225 cm²—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—10 mm
Precision
Positioning accuracy0.04 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Water cooling—Yes
Connectivity & software
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width286 mm—
Depth273 mm—
Height190 mm—
Weight2.4 kg—
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