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Aliencell X1 40W vs Ikier K70 Max

What X1 40W does better (3) and where K70 Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Aliencell X1 40W
AliencellX1 40W
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,200
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Ikier K70 Max
Ikier · 2025K70 Max
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,900
9.0Power & cutting9.6
4.4Precision3.8
9.1Work area9.7
9.8Safety6.4
9.5Features & ease of use8.9

Why is X1 40W better than K70 Max?

  1. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.2 mm2×
  2. Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · K70 Max: No
  3. Built-in cameraYes · K70 Max: No

Why is K70 Max better than X1 40W?

  1. Work area (surface)2,910 cm² vs 6,800 cm²2.3×
  2. Laser output power40 W vs 77 W+92%
  3. Work area depth (Y)477 mm vs 800 mm+68%
  4. Work area width (X)610 mm vs 850 mm+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Aliencell X1 40WAliencell X1 40W≈ US$2,2009.6
Ikier K70 MaxIkier K70 Max≈ US$1,9009.4
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sources—No
Wavelength—455 nm
Frame material—Steel
Laser power
Laser output power40 W77 W
Work area
Work area610 × 477 mm850 × 800 mm
Work area width (X)610 mm850 mm
Work area depth (Y)477 mm800 mm
Work area (surface)2,910 cm²6,800 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – acrylic—25 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
Laser shield / filter cover—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—
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMPPNG, JPG, BMP, GIF, DXF, SVG
Size & power
Width903 mm—
Depth787 mm—
Height213 mm—
Weight35 kg—
Rated power consumption350 W360 W
Input voltage—100–240 V
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