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Algolaser Pixi Red 10W vs Ikier Flex 12W

What Pixi Red 10W does better (1) and where Flex 12W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Pixi Red 10W
Algolaser · 2026Pixi Red 10W
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$270
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Ikier Flex 12W
Ikier · 2026Flex 12W
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$310
5.7Power & cutting6.7
2.4Speed3.5
9.4Precision2.5
8.6Safety7.7
8.2Features & ease of use4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixi Red 10WFlex 12W
265 × 196214265 × 185303
Pixi Red 10WFlex 12WDifference
Height196 mm185 mm+11 mm
Width265 mm265 mm=
Depth214 mm303 mm−89 mm
Weight3.8 kg3 kg+0.8 kg

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

Why is Pixi Red 10W better than Flex 12W?

  1. Built-in cameraYes · Flex 12W: No

Why is Flex 12W better than Pixi Red 10W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed100 mm/s vs 167 mm/s+67%
  2. Laser output power10 W vs 12 W+20%
  3. Weight3.8 kg vs 3 kg+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Ikier Flex 12WIkier Flex 12W≈ US$3105.0
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength450 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power10 W12 W
Work area
Work area100 × 100 mm—
Work area width (X)100 mm—
Work area depth (Y)100 mm—
Work area (surface)100 cm²—
Max workpiece height—50 mm
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed100 mm/s167 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.04 mm—
Positioning accuracy—0.1 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB
Wi-Fi—No
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLAtomStack Studio
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width265 mm265 mm
Depth214 mm303 mm
Height196 mm185 mm
Weight3.8 kg3 kg
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