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Genmitsu L8 20W vs Ikier K1 Pro Max 48W

What L8 20W does better (3) and where K1 Pro Max 48W wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Genmitsu L8 20W
Genmitsu · 2023L8 20W
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ US$660
vs
Ikier K1 Pro Max 48W
Ikier · 2023K1 Pro Max 48W
9.3Score
7 advantages≈ US$440
Higher score
7.7Power & cutting9.3
8.9Speed9.4
4.8Precision3.8
7.7Work area8.5
8.3Safety6.7
9.1Features & ease of use7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

L8 20WK1 Pro Max 48W
715 × 261621780 × 153500
L8 20WK1 Pro Max 48WDifference
Height261 mm153 mm+108 mm
Width715 mm780 mm−65 mm
Depth621 mm500 mm+121 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is L8 20W better than K1 Pro Max 48W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · K1 Pro Max 48W: No
  2. Laser spot size0.13 mm vs 0.2 mm+54%
  3. Built-in cameraYes · K1 Pro Max 48W: No

Why is K1 Pro Max 48W better than L8 20W?

  1. Laser output power20 W vs 48 W2.4×
  2. Autofocus / auto heightNo · L8 20W: Yes
  3. Max engraving / travel speed667 mm/s vs 900 mm/s+35%
  4. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 1,681 cm²+5%
  5. Flame / fire detectionNo · L8 20W: Yes
  6. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 410 mm+2%
  7. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 410 mm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Genmitsu L8 20WGenmitsu L8 20W≈ US$6609.1
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power20 W48 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm410 × 410 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm410 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm410 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²1,681 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed667 mm/s900 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—30 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.13 mm0.2 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm0.01 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesNo
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)—
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoYes
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsWi-FiUSB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB drive
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsJPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, DXF, PLT, HPGLSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width715 mm780 mm
Depth621 mm500 mm
Height261 mm153 mm
Weight—12 kg
Rated power consumption240 W—
Input voltage—100–240 V
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