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Acmer K1 2.5W vs Genmitsu Kortek 5W

What K1 2.5W does better (1) and where Kortek 5W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acmer K1 2.5W
Acmer · 2025K1 2.5W
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ US$180
vs
Genmitsu Kortek 5W
Genmitsu · 2025Kortek 5W
4.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$125
Higher score
2.3Power & cutting3.2
3.5Speed2.6
3.9Work area4.2
9.6Safety8.3
2.9Features & ease of use7.4

Why is K1 2.5W better than Kortek 5W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s vs 117 mm/s+43%

Why is Kortek 5W better than K1 2.5W?

  1. Laser output power2.5 W vs 5 W2×
  2. Work area (surface)225 cm² vs 300 cm²+33%
  3. Air assistNo · K1 2.5W: Yes
  4. Work area depth (Y)150 mm vs 200 mm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer K1 2.5WAcmer K1 2.5W≈ US$1804.0
Genmitsu Kortek 5WGenmitsu Kortek 5W≈ US$1254.4
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power2.5 W5 W
Work area
Work area150 × 150 mm150 × 200 mm
Work area width (X)150 mm150 mm
Work area depth (Y)150 mm200 mm
Work area (surface)225 cm²300 cm²
Max workpiece height—60 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s117 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy0.04 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width286 mm—
Depth273 mm—
Height190 mm—
Weight2.4 kg—
Rated power consumption—60 W
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