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- L8 40W vs K1 Pro Max 70W
Genmitsu L8 40W vs Ikier K1 Pro Max 70W
What L8 40W does better (3) and where K1 Pro Max 70W wins (7) — every spec side by side.
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9.0Power & cutting9.6
8.9Speed9.4
4.8Precision3.8
7.7Work area8.5
8.3Safety6.7
9.1Features & ease of use7.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
L8 40WK1 Pro Max 70W
| L8 40W | K1 Pro Max 70W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 261 mm | 153 mm | +108 mm |
| Width | 715 mm | 780 mm | −65 mm |
| Depth | 621 mm | 500 mm | +121 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is L8 40W better than K1 Pro Max 70W?
- Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · K1 Pro Max 70W: No
- Laser spot size0.13 mm vs 0.2 mm+54%
- Built-in cameraYes · K1 Pro Max 70W: No
Why is K1 Pro Max 70W better than L8 40W?
- Laser output power40 W vs 70 W+75%
- Autofocus / auto heightNo · L8 40W: Yes
- Max engraving / travel speed667 mm/s vs 900 mm/s+35%
- Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 1,681 cm²+5%
- Flame / fire detectionNo · L8 40W: Yes
- Work area width (X)400 mm vs 410 mm+2%
- Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 410 mm+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm) | Blue diode (≈455 nm) |
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Gantry (XY rails) |
| Two laser sources | No | No |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 40 W | 70 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 400 mm | 410 × 410 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | 410 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 400 mm | 410 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 1,600 cm² | 1,681 cm² |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 667 mm/s | 900 mm/s |
| Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass) | — | 30 mm |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.13 mm | 0.2 mm |
| Positioning accuracy | 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Linear rails | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | Yes | No |
| Laser safety class | Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed) | — |
| Flame / fire detection | No | Yes |
| Tilt / movement sensor | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | Yes |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen / control panel | — | Yes |
| Offline engraving (no computer) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB drive |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| SD / TF card | — | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn | LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| File formats | JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, DXF, PLT, HPGL | SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 715 mm | 780 mm |
| Depth | 621 mm | 500 mm |
| Height | 261 mm | 153 mm |
| Weight | — | 12 kg |
| Rated power consumption | 240 W | — |
| Input voltage | — | 100–240 V |
