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Ikier K1 Pro 24W vs Ikier K40 Max 48W

What K1 Pro 24W does better (2) and where K40 Max 48W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Ikier K1 Pro 24W
Ikier · 2023K1 Pro 24W
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$190
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Ikier K40 Max 48W
Ikier · 2025K40 Max 48W
9.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,300
8.4Power & cutting8.7
9.2Speed8.0
6.8Precision5.5
8.5Work area9.7
6.7Safety6.4
7.9Features & ease of use8.9

Why is K1 Pro 24W better than K40 Max 48W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed800 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+33%
  2. Laser spot size0.08 mm vs 0.1 mm+25%

Why is K40 Max 48W better than K1 Pro 24W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,681 cm² vs 6,800 cm²4×
  2. Laser output power24 W vs 48 W2×
  3. Work area width (X)410 mm vs 850 mm2.1×
  4. Work area depth (Y)410 mm vs 800 mm+95%
Specifications

Side by side

Ikier K1 Pro 24WIkier K1 Pro 24W≈ US$1909.6
Ikier K40 Max 48WIkier K40 Max 48W≈ US$1,3009.5
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—455 nm
Frame material—Steel
Laser power
Laser output power24 W48 W
Work area
Work area410 × 410 mm850 × 800 mm
Work area width (X)410 mm850 mm
Work area depth (Y)410 mm800 mm
Work area (surface)1,681 cm²6,800 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed800 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—20 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm0.01 mm
Linear railsYesYes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionYesYes
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
SD / TF cardYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFPNG, JPG, BMP, GIF, DXF, SVG
Size & power
Width650 mm—
Depth750 mm—
Height222 mm—
Weight12 kg—
Rated power consumption—220 W
Input voltage100–240 V100–240 V
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