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- K1 12W vs K1 Ultra 36W
Ikier K1 12W vs Ikier K1 Ultra 36W
What K1 12W does better (1) and where K1 Ultra 36W wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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6.7Power & cutting8.6
9.2Speed9.2
8.2Precision5.4
8.5Work area8.5
6.4Safety6.4
9.3Features & ease of use9.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
K1 12WK1 Ultra 36W
| K1 12W | K1 Ultra 36W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 222 mm | 222 mm | = |
| Width | 650 mm | 650 mm | = |
| Depth | 750 mm | 750 mm | = |
| Weight | 12 kg | 12 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is K1 12W better than K1 Ultra 36W?
- Laser spot size0.06 mm vs 0.1 mm+67%
Why is K1 Ultra 36W better than K1 12W?
- Laser output power12 W vs 36 W3×
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 | 12 W | 36 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 410 × 410 mm | 410 × 410 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 410 mm | 410 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 410 mm | 410 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 1,681 cm² | 1,681 cm² |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 800 mm/s | 800 mm/s |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.06 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Positioning accuracy | 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | No |
| Flame / fire detection | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | No | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | USB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB drive | USB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB drive |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| SD / TF card | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| File formats | SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF | SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 650 mm | 650 mm |
| Depth | 750 mm | 750 mm |
| Height | 222 mm | 222 mm |
| Weight | 12 kg | 12 kg |
| Input voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
