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Ikier K1 12W vs Wainlux F1

What K1 12W does better (1) and where F1 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ikier K1 12W
Ikier · 2023K1 12W
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$200
Higher score
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Wainlux F1
Wainlux · 2025F1
0 advantages≈ US$200
6.7Power & cutting5.7

Why is K1 12W better than F1?

  1. Laser output power12 W vs 10 W+20%

Why is F1 better than K1 12W?

F1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Ikier K1 12WIkier K1 12W≈ US$2009.4
Wainlux F1Wainlux F1≈ US$200
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power12 W10 W
Work area
Work area410 × 410 mm—
Work area width (X)410 mm—
Work area depth (Y)410 mm—
Work area (surface)1,681 cm²—
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed800 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm—
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)No—
Flame / fire detectionYes—
Features
Air assistYes—
Built-in cameraNo—
Autofocus / auto heightYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB drive—
Wi-FiYes—
USBYes—
SD / TF cardYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF—
Size & power
Width650 mm—
Depth750 mm—
Height222 mm—
Weight12 kg—
Input voltage100–240 V—
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