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Aliencell X1 40W vs Ikier K1 Pro Max 70W

What X1 40W does better (6) and where K1 Pro Max 70W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Aliencell X1 40W
AliencellX1 40W
9.6Score
6 advantages≈ US$2,200
Higher score
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Ikier K1 Pro Max 70W
Ikier · 2023K1 Pro Max 70W
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,750
9.0Power & cutting9.6
4.4Precision3.8
9.1Work area8.5
9.8Safety6.7
9.5Features & ease of use7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

X1 40WK1 Pro Max 70W
903 × 213787780 × 153500
X1 40WK1 Pro Max 70WDifference
Height213 mm153 mm+60 mm
Width903 mm780 mm+123 mm
Depth787 mm500 mm+287 mm
Weight35 kg12 kg+23 kg

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

Why is X1 40W better than K1 Pro Max 70W?

  1. Work area (surface)2,910 cm² vs 1,681 cm²+73%
  2. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.2 mm2×
  3. Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · K1 Pro Max 70W: No
  4. Built-in cameraYes · K1 Pro Max 70W: No
  5. Work area width (X)610 mm vs 410 mm+49%
  6. Work area depth (Y)477 mm vs 410 mm+16%

Why is K1 Pro Max 70W better than X1 40W?

  1. Laser output power40 W vs 70 W+75%
  2. Weight35 kg vs 12 kg2.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Aliencell X1 40WAliencell X1 40W≈ US$2,2009.6
Ikier K1 Pro Max 70WIkier K1 Pro Max 70W≈ US$1,7509.3
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sources—No
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power40 W70 W
Work area
Work area610 × 477 mm410 × 410 mm
Work area width (X)610 mm410 mm
Work area depth (Y)477 mm410 mm
Work area (surface)2,910 cm²1,681 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—900 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—30 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.2 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesNo
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)—
Flame / fire detectionYesYes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, EthernetUSB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB drive
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMPSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width903 mm780 mm
Depth787 mm500 mm
Height213 mm153 mm
Weight35 kg12 kg
Rated power consumption350 W—
Input voltage—100–240 V
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