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Acmer K1 2.5W vs Two Trees TS1 Mini

What K1 2.5W does better (3) and where TS1 Mini wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer K1 2.5W
Acmer · 2025K1 2.5W
4.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$180
Higher score
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Two Trees TS1 Mini
Two Trees · 2026TS1 Mini
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ US$150
3.5Speed2.0
4.0Precision3.6
9.6Safety3.2
2.9Features & ease of use2.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

K1 2.5WTS1 Mini
286 × 190273157 × 167157
K1 2.5WTS1 MiniDifference
Height190 mm167 mm+23 mm
Width286 mm157 mm+129 mm
Depth273 mm157 mm+116 mm
Weight2.4 kg1 kg+1.4 kg

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

Why is K1 2.5W better than TS1 Mini?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s vs 50 mm/s3.3×
  2. Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · TS1 Mini: No
  3. Positioning accuracy0.04 mm vs 0.05 mm+25%

Why is TS1 Mini better than K1 2.5W?

  1. Weight2.4 kg vs 1 kg2.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer K1 2.5WAcmer K1 2.5W≈ US$1804.0
Two Trees TS1 MiniTwo Trees TS1 Mini≈ US$1503.6
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 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/s50 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy0.04 mm0.05 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—NC, G-code
Size & power
Width286 mm157 mm
Depth273 mm157 mm
Height190 mm167 mm
Weight2.4 kg1 kg
Input voltage—100–240 V
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