21 Oct 2026Laser & CNC machines 406Brands 30Comparisons 1,278
PROCESSINGTALKlaser cutters, engravers & CNC routers
TrendingASCARVA 3S ▲Pronto 35 60W ▲GPro Vision Split MOPA 60W ▲Master 50WS2 Pro 36WPM 60WPRONAX ForgeHydra 9 Gen2 38WSwift
  1. Processing Talk
  2. Compare
  3. K1 12W vs S30 5W

Ikier K1 12W vs Sculpfun S30 5W

What K1 12W does better (6) and where S30 5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ikier K1 12W
Ikier · 2023K1 12W
9.4Score
6 advantages≈ US$200
Higher score
vs
Sculpfun S30 5W
Sculpfun · 2022S30 5W
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ US$235
6.7Power & cutting3.2
8.2Precision9.0
8.5Work area6.6
6.4Safety3.2
9.3Features & ease of use6.6

Why is K1 12W better than S30 5W?

  1. Laser output power12 W vs 5 W2.4×
  2. Autofocus / auto heightYes · S30 5W: No
  3. Work area (surface)1,681 cm² vs 1,463 cm²+15%
  4. Flame / fire detectionYes · S30 5W: No
  5. Work area width (X)410 mm vs 380 mm+8%
  6. Work area depth (Y)410 mm vs 385 mm+6%

Why is S30 5W better than K1 12W?

  1. Positioning accuracy0.01 mm vs 0.005 mm2×
Specifications

Side by side

Ikier K1 12WIkier K1 12W≈ US$2009.4
Sculpfun S30 5WSculpfun S30 5W≈ US$2356.3
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 power12 W5 W
Work area
Work area410 × 410 mm380 × 385 mm
Work area width (X)410 mm380 mm
Work area depth (Y)410 mm385 mm
Work area (surface)1,681 cm²1,463 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed800 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm0.06 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm0.005 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionYesNo
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB driveUSB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD / USB drive
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
SD / TF cardYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF—
Size & power
Width650 mm—
Depth750 mm—
Height222 mm—
Weight12 kg—
Rated power consumption—60 W
Input voltage100–240 V—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare