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Ikier K1 12W vs Sculpfun S9 5.5W

What K1 12W does better (4) and where S9 5.5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ikier K1 12W
Ikier · 2023K1 12W
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$200
Higher score
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Sculpfun S9 5.5W
Sculpfun · 2021S9 5.5W
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ US$180
6.7Power & cutting4.7
8.2Precision7.6
8.5Work area8.7
6.4Safety3.2
9.3Features & ease of use4.6

Why is K1 12W better than S9 5.5W?

  1. Laser output power12 W vs 5.5 W2.2×
  2. Autofocus / auto heightYes · S9 5.5W: No
  3. Flame / fire detectionYes · S9 5.5W: No
  4. Wi-FiYes · S9 5.5W: No

Why is S9 5.5W better than K1 12W?

  1. Weight12 kg vs 3 kg4×
Specifications

Side by side

Ikier K1 12WIkier K1 12W≈ US$2009.4
Sculpfun S9 5.5WSculpfun S9 5.5W≈ US$1807.3
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm450 nm
Laser power
Laser output power12 W5.5 W
Work area
Work area410 × 410 mm410 × 415 mm
Work area width (X)410 mm410 mm
Work area depth (Y)410 mm415 mm
Work area (surface)1,681 cm²1,702 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed800 mm/s—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—15 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm—
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm0.01 mm
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
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB driveUSB
Wi-FiYesNo
USBYesYes
SD / TF cardYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF—
Size & power
Width650 mm—
Depth750 mm—
Height222 mm—
Weight12 kg3 kg
Input voltage100–240 V—
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