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Aliencell X1 40W vs Ikier K2 Pro 55W

What X1 40W does better (4) and where K2 Pro 55W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Aliencell X1 40W
AliencellX1 40W
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,200
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Ikier K2 Pro 55W
Ikier · 2026K2 Pro 55W
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,400
9.0Power & cutting9.5
4.4Precision4.4
9.1Work area7.4
9.8Safety8.7
9.5Features & ease of use8.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

X1 40WK2 Pro 55W
903 × 213787750 × 261600
X1 40WK2 Pro 55WDifference
Height213 mm261 mm−48 mm
Width903 mm750 mm+153 mm
Depth787 mm600 mm+187 mm
Weight35 kg23.6 kg+11.4 kg

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

Why is X1 40W better than K2 Pro 55W?

  1. Work area (surface)2,910 cm² vs 1,600 cm²+82%
  2. Built-in cameraYes · K2 Pro 55W: No
  3. Work area depth (Y)477 mm vs 320 mm+49%
  4. Work area width (X)610 mm vs 500 mm+22%

Why is K2 Pro 55W better than X1 40W?

  1. Laser output power40 W vs 55 W+38%
  2. Weight35 kg vs 23.6 kg+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Aliencell X1 40WAliencell X1 40W≈ US$2,2009.6
Ikier K2 Pro 55WIkier K2 Pro 55W≈ US$1,4009.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sources—No
Laser power
Laser output power40 W55 W
Work area
Work area610 × 477 mm500 × 320 mm
Work area width (X)610 mm500 mm
Work area depth (Y)477 mm320 mm
Work area (surface)2,910 cm²1,600 cm²
Conveyor / roll feeder support—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—600 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.1 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionYesYes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Lid interlock—Yes
Exhaust fan—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, EthernetUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, AtomStack Studio
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP—
Size & power
Width903 mm750 mm
Depth787 mm600 mm
Height213 mm261 mm
Weight35 kg23.6 kg
Rated power consumption350 W—
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