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Aufero AL3 10W vs Ikier K1 12W

What AL3 10W does better (0) and where K1 12W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Aufero AL3 10W
Aufero · 2025AL3 10W
0 advantages≈ US$340
vs
Ikier K1 12W
Ikier · 2023K1 12W
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$200
Higher score
5.7Power & cutting6.7

Why is AL3 10W better than K1 12W?

AL3 10W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is K1 12W better than AL3 10W?

  1. Laser output power10 W vs 12 W+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Aufero AL3 10WAufero AL3 10W≈ US$340
Ikier K1 12WIkier K1 12W≈ US$2009.4
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power10 W12 W
Work area
Work area—410 × 410 mm
Work area width (X)—410 mm
Work area depth (Y)—410 mm
Work area (surface)—1,681 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—800 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size—0.06 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)—No
Flame / fire detection—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in camera—No
Autofocus / auto height—Yes
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB drive
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible software—LightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatible—Yes
File formats—SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width—650 mm
Depth—750 mm
Height—222 mm
Weight—12 kg
Input voltage—100–240 V
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