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Acmer K1 3.5W vs Algolaser Pixi Red 5W

What K1 3.5W does better (0) and where Pixi Red 5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer K1 3.5W
Acmer · 2025K1 3.5W
4.1Score
0 advantages≈ US$200
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Algolaser Pixi Red 5W
Algolaser · 2026Pixi Red 5W
1 advantage≈ US$210
2.7Power & cutting3.2

Why is K1 3.5W better than Pixi Red 5W?

K1 3.5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Pixi Red 5W better than K1 3.5W?

  1. Laser output power3.5 W vs 5 W+43%
Specifications

Side by side

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 power3.5 W5 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—
Precision
Positioning accuracy0.04 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)Yes—
Flame / fire detectionNo—
Features
Air assistNo—
Built-in cameraNo—
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width286 mm—
Depth273 mm—
Height190 mm—
Weight2.4 kg—
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