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- Pixi Red 5W vs Flex 12W
Algolaser Pixi Red 5W vs Ikier Flex 12W
What Pixi Red 5W does better (1) and where Flex 12W wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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3.2Power & cutting6.8
2.5Speed3.6
9.4Precision2.7
8.5Safety7.6
8.2Features & ease of use4.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Pixi Red 5WFlex 12W
| Pixi Red 5W | Flex 12W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 196 mm | 185 mm | +11 mm |
| Width | 265 mm | 265 mm | = |
| Depth | 214 mm | 303 mm | −89 mm |
| Weight | 3.8 kg | 3 kg | +0.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Pixi Red 5W better than Flex 12W?
- Built-in cameraYes · Flex 12W: No
Why is Flex 12W better than Pixi Red 5W?
- Laser output power5 W vs 12 W2.4×
- Max engraving / travel speed100 mm/s vs 167 mm/s+67%
- Weight3.8 kg vs 3 kg+27%
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm) | Blue diode (≈455 nm) |
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Gantry (XY rails) |
| Two laser sources | No | No |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | — |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 5 W | 12 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 100 × 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 kit | Yes | — |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 100 mm/s | 167 mm/s |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.04 mm | — |
| Positioning accuracy | — | 0.1 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | Yes | Yes |
| Laser safety class | — | Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed) |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Tilt / movement sensor | — | Yes |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen / control panel | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | — | USB |
| Wi-Fi | — | No |
| USB | — | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | AtomStack Studio |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | — |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 265 mm | 265 mm |
| Depth | 214 mm | 303 mm |
| Height | 196 mm | 185 mm |
| Weight | 3.8 kg | 3 kg |
