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Acmer K1 3.5W vs Wainlux F1

What K1 3.5W does better (0) and where F1 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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Wainlux F1
Wainlux · 2025F1
1 advantage≈ US$200
2.7Power & cutting5.7

Why is K1 3.5W better than F1?

K1 3.5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is F1 better than K1 3.5W?

  1. Laser output power3.5 W vs 10 W2.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer K1 3.5WAcmer K1 3.5W≈ US$2004.1
Wainlux F1Wainlux F1≈ US$200
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 W10 W
Work area
Work area150 × 150 mm—
Work area width (X)150 mm—
Work area depth (Y)150 mm—
Work area (surface)225 cm²—
Work-area extension kit—Yes
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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