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Cloudray MP 100W vs Ikier K40 Max 48W

What MP 100W does better (2) and where K40 Max 48W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Cloudray MP 100W
Cloudray · 2025MP 100W
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ US$6,500
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Ikier K40 Max 48W
Ikier · 2025K40 Max 48W
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,300
8.9Power & cutting8.7
8.6Speed8.0
7.8Work area9.7
4.7Safety6.4
5.6Features & ease of use8.9

Why is MP 100W better than K40 Max 48W?

  1. Laser output power100 W vs 48 W2.1×
  2. Max engraving / travel speed15,000 mm/s vs 600 mm/s25×

Why is K40 Max 48W better than MP 100W?

  1. Work area (surface)400 cm² vs 6,800 cm²17×
  2. Work area width (X)200 mm vs 850 mm4.2×
  3. Work area depth (Y)200 mm vs 800 mm4×
Specifications

Side by side

Cloudray MP 100WCloudray MP 100W≈ US$6,5009.5
Ikier K40 Max 48WIkier K40 Max 48W≈ US$1,3009.5
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
MOPA fibre source (adjustable pulse)Yes—
Wavelength1,064 nm455 nm
Frame material—Steel
Laser power
Laser output power100 W48 W
Work area
Work area200 × 200 mm850 × 800 mm
Work area width (X)200 mm850 mm
Work area depth (Y)200 mm800 mm
Work area (surface)400 cm²6,800 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed15,000 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—20 mm
Precision
Laser spot size—0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detection—Yes
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assist—Yes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Water coolingYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USBYesYes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—PNG, JPG, BMP, GIF, DXF, SVG
Size & power
Rated power consumption600 W220 W
Input voltage—100–240 V
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