21 Oct 2026Laser & CNC machines 406Brands 30Comparisons 1,281
PROCESSINGTALKlaser cutters, engravers & CNC routers
TrendingASCARVA 3S ▲Kortek 5W ▲K2 Pro 55W ▲GPro Vision Split MOPA 60WMaster 50WS2 Pro 36WPM 60WPRONAX ForgeHydra 9 Gen2 38W
  1. Processing Talk
  2. Compare
  3. A70 Max vs K40 Max 48W

AtomStack A70 Max vs Ikier K40 Max 48W

What A70 Max does better (2) and where K40 Max 48W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AtomStack A70 Max
AtomStack · 2024A70 Max
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,650
vs
Ikier K40 Max 48W
Ikier · 2025K40 Max 48W
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,300
Higher score
9.3Power & cutting8.7
4.1Precision5.5
9.7Work area9.7
7.1Safety6.4
7.9Features & ease of use8.9

Why is A70 Max better than K40 Max 48W?

  1. Laser output power70 W vs 48 W+46%
  2. Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)25 mm vs 20 mm+25%

Why is K40 Max 48W better than A70 Max?

  1. Laser spot size0.18 mm vs 0.1 mm+80%
Specifications

Side by side

AtomStack A70 MaxAtomStack A70 Max≈ US$1,6509.1
Ikier K40 Max 48WIkier K40 Max 48W≈ US$1,3009.5
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm455 nm
Frame material—Steel
Laser power
Laser output power70 W48 W
Work area
Work area850 × 800 mm850 × 800 mm
Work area width (X)850 mm850 mm
Work area depth (Y)800 mm800 mm
Work area (surface)6,800 cm²6,800 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)25 mm20 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.18 mm0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm0.01 mm
Linear railsYesYes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionYesYes
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsWi-FiUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USB—Yes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL, AtomStack StudioLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—PNG, JPG, BMP, GIF, DXF, SVG
Size & power
Width1,056 mm—
Depth1,128 mm—
Height230 mm—
Weight19 kg—
Rated power consumption—220 W
Input voltage100–240 V100–240 V
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare