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Gweike G3 MOPA 60W vs Ikier K1 Pro 24W

What G3 MOPA 60W does better (6) and where K1 Pro 24W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Gweike G3 MOPA 60W
Gweike · 2024G3 MOPA 60W
9.6Score
6 advantages≈ US$4,600
vs
Ikier K1 Pro 24W
Ikier · 2023K1 Pro 24W
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$190
Higher score
7.9Power & cutting8.4
8.6Speed9.2
5.7Precision6.8
6.6Work area8.5
9.4Safety6.7
9.1Features & ease of use7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

G3 MOPA 60WK1 Pro 24W
526 × 330220650 × 222750
G3 MOPA 60WK1 Pro 24WDifference
Height330 mm222 mm+108 mm
Width526 mm650 mm−124 mm
Depth220 mm750 mm−530 mm
Weight12.2 kg12 kg+0.2 kg

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

Why is G3 MOPA 60W better than K1 Pro 24W?

  1. Laser output power60 W vs 24 W2.5×
  2. Max engraving / travel speed15,000 mm/s vs 800 mm/s18.8×
  3. Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · K1 Pro 24W: No
  4. Positioning accuracy0.003 mm vs 0.01 mm3.3×
  5. Built-in cameraYes · K1 Pro 24W: No
  6. Two laser sourcesYes · K1 Pro 24W: No

Why is K1 Pro 24W better than G3 MOPA 60W?

  1. Work area (surface)289 cm² vs 1,681 cm²5.8×
  2. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.08 mm+25%
  3. Work area width (X)170 mm vs 410 mm2.4×
  4. Work area depth (Y)170 mm vs 410 mm2.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Gweike G3 MOPA 60WGweike G3 MOPA 60W≈ US$4,6009.6
Ikier K1 Pro 24WIkier K1 Pro 24W≈ US$1909.6
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm), Blue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesYesNo
MOPA fibre source (adjustable pulse)Yes—
Wavelength1,064 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power60 W24 W
Work area
Work area170 × 170 mm410 × 410 mm
Work area width (X)170 mm410 mm
Work area depth (Y)170 mm410 mm
Work area (surface)289 cm²1,681 cm²
Conveyor / roll feeder supportYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed15,000 mm/s800 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)23 mm—
Max cutting depth – acrylic20 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.08 mm
Positioning accuracy0.003 mm0.01 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesNo
Flame / fire detection—Yes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Features
Air assist—Yes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-FiUSB
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width526 mm650 mm
Depth220 mm750 mm
Height330 mm222 mm
Weight12.2 kg12 kg
Input voltage110–240 V100–240 V
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