Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W vs Ikier K40 Max 48W

What Falcon2 Pro S 40W does better (0) and where K40 Max 48W wins (5) — every spec side by side.

7.0Score

0 advantages≈ US$1,550

Ikier · 2025K40 Max 48W

9.5Score

5 advantages≈ US$1,300

Higher score

9.0Power & cutting8.7

3.2Precision5.5

5.5Work area9.7

Why is Falcon2 Pro S 40W better than K40 Max 48W?

Falcon2 Pro S 40W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W≈ US$1,5507.0	Ikier K40 Max 48W≈ US$1,3009.5
General
Laser sources	Blue diode (≈455 nm)	Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion system	Gantry (XY rails)	Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sources	—	No
Wavelength	455 nm	455 nm
Frame material	—	Steel
Laser power
Laser output power	40 W	48 W
Work area
Work area	355 × 290 mm	850 × 800 mm
Work area width (X)	355 mm	850 mm
Work area depth (Y)	290 mm	800 mm
Work area (surface)	1,030 cm²	6,800 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed	—	600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)	—	20 mm
Precision
Laser spot size	0.12 mm	0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy	—	0.01 mm
Linear rails	—	Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)	—	No
Flame / fire detection	Yes	Yes
Laser shield / filter cover	—	Yes
Features
Air assist	—	Yes
Built-in camera	—	No
Autofocus / auto height	Yes	Yes
Rotary attachment support	—	Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections	—	USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	Yes
USB	—	Yes
SD / TF card	—	Yes
Compatible software	LightBurn, LaserGRBL, Falcon Design Space	LightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatible	Yes	Yes
File formats	—	PNG, JPG, BMP, GIF, DXF, SVG
Size & power
Width	664 mm	—
Depth	570 mm	—
Height	328 mm	—
Weight	27.9 kg	—
Rated power consumption	—	220 W
Input voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V