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Gweike G1 10W vs Ikier K1 12W

What G1 10W does better (1) and where K1 12W wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Gweike G1 10W
Gweike · 2023G1 10W
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ US$240
vs
Ikier K1 12W
Ikier · 2023K1 12W
9.4Score
7 advantages≈ US$200
Higher score
5.7Power & cutting6.7
6.1Speed9.2
7.0Precision8.2
5.8Work area8.5
6.0Safety6.4
7.4Features & ease of use9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

G1 10WK1 12W
613 × 160590650 × 222750
G1 10WK1 12WDifference
Height160 mm222 mm−62 mm
Width613 mm650 mm−37 mm
Depth590 mm750 mm−160 mm
Weight6.6 kg12 kg−5.4 kg

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

Why is G1 10W better than K1 12W?

  1. Weight6.6 kg vs 12 kg+82%

Why is K1 12W better than G1 10W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s vs 800 mm/s2×
  2. Work area (surface)1,271 cm² vs 1,681 cm²+32%
  3. Autofocus / auto heightNo · G1 10W: Yes
  4. Laser output power10 W vs 12 W+20%
  5. Laser spot size0.08 mm vs 0.06 mm+33%
  6. Flame / fire detectionNo · G1 10W: Yes
  7. Work area depth (Y)310 mm vs 410 mm+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Gweike G1 10WGweike G1 10W≈ US$2406.7
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
Wavelength450 nm455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power10 W12 W
Work area
Work area410 × 310 mm410 × 410 mm
Work area width (X)410 mm410 mm
Work area depth (Y)310 mm410 mm
Work area (surface)1,271 cm²1,681 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s800 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm0.06 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Laser shield / filter coverYes—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoYes
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB drive
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsAI, PDF, DXF, HPGL, PLT, SVG, LBRN, LBRN2, BMP, JPG, PNG, GIFSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width613 mm650 mm
Depth590 mm750 mm
Height160 mm222 mm
Weight6.6 kg12 kg
Rated power consumption120 W—
Input voltage—100–240 V
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