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Acmer PM 30W vs Ikier K1 Pro Fiber 20W

What PM 30W does better (2) and where K1 Pro Fiber 20W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acmer PM 30W
Acmer · 2025PM 30W
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,600
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Ikier K1 Pro Fiber 20W
Ikier · 2023K1 Pro Fiber 20W
5.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,400
4.0Power & cutting2.7
4.9Speed2.2
7.8Work area9.7
4.7Safety8.1
5.6Features & ease of use7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

PM 30WK1 Pro Fiber 20W
470 × 610350650 × 222750
PM 30WK1 Pro Fiber 20WDifference
Height610 mm222 mm+388 mm
Width470 mm650 mm−180 mm
Depth350 mm750 mm−400 mm
Weight23 kg12 kg+11 kg

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

Why is PM 30W better than K1 Pro Fiber 20W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s vs 800 mm/s12.5×
  2. Laser output power30 W vs 20 W+50%

Why is K1 Pro Fiber 20W better than PM 30W?

  1. Work area (surface)400 cm² vs 1,681 cm²4.2×
  2. Work area width (X)200 mm vs 410 mm2×
  3. Work area depth (Y)200 mm vs 410 mm2×
  4. Weight23 kg vs 12 kg+92%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer PM 30WAcmer PM 30W≈ US$1,6005.8
Ikier K1 Pro Fiber 20WIkier K1 Pro Fiber 20W≈ US$1,4005.5
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm)Fibre (1064 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
MOPA fibre source (adjustable pulse)Yes—
Wavelength—1,064 nm
Laser power
Laser output power30 W20 W
Work area
Work area200 × 200 mm410 × 410 mm
Work area width (X)200 mm410 mm
Work area depth (Y)200 mm410 mm
Work area (surface)400 cm²1,681 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s800 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size—0.08 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detection—Yes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Features
Air assist—Yes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width470 mm650 mm
Depth350 mm750 mm
Height610 mm222 mm
Weight23 kg12 kg
Input voltage—100–240 V
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