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Acmer K1 2.5W vs Acmer K1 3.5W

What K1 2.5W does better (0) and where K1 3.5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer K1 2.5W
Acmer · 2025K1 2.5W
4.0Score
0 advantages≈ US$180
vs
Acmer K1 3.5W
Acmer · 2025K1 3.5W
4.1Score
1 advantage≈ US$200
Higher score
2.3Power & cutting2.7
3.5Speed3.5
4.0Precision4.0
3.9Work area3.9
9.6Safety9.6
2.9Features & ease of use2.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

K1 2.5WK1 3.5W
286 × 190273286 × 190273
K1 2.5WK1 3.5WDifference
Height190 mm190 mm=
Width286 mm286 mm=
Depth273 mm273 mm=
Weight2.4 kg2.4 kg=

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is K1 2.5W better than K1 3.5W?

K1 2.5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is K1 3.5W better than K1 2.5W?

  1. Laser output power2.5 W vs 3.5 W+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer K1 2.5WAcmer K1 2.5W≈ US$1804.0
Acmer K1 3.5WAcmer K1 3.5W≈ US$2004.1
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power2.5 W3.5 W
Work area
Work area150 × 150 mm150 × 150 mm
Work area width (X)150 mm150 mm
Work area depth (Y)150 mm150 mm
Work area (surface)225 cm²225 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s167 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy0.04 mm0.04 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width286 mm286 mm
Depth273 mm273 mm
Height190 mm190 mm
Weight2.4 kg2.4 kg
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