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Ikier K1 Pro Max 48W vs Ikier K1 Ultra 36W

What K1 Pro Max 48W does better (2) and where K1 Ultra 36W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ikier K1 Pro Max 48W
Ikier · 2023K1 Pro Max 48W
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$440
vs
Ikier K1 Ultra 36W
Ikier · 2022K1 Ultra 36W
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$350
Higher score
9.3Power & cutting8.6
9.4Speed9.2
3.8Precision5.4
8.5Work area8.5
6.7Safety6.4
7.9Features & ease of use9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

K1 Pro Max 48WK1 Ultra 36W
780 × 153500650 × 222750
K1 Pro Max 48WK1 Ultra 36WDifference
Height153 mm222 mm−69 mm
Width780 mm650 mm+130 mm
Depth500 mm750 mm−250 mm
Weight12 kg12 kg=

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is K1 Pro Max 48W better than K1 Ultra 36W?

  1. Laser output power48 W vs 36 W+33%
  2. Max engraving / travel speed900 mm/s vs 800 mm/s+12%

Why is K1 Ultra 36W better than K1 Pro Max 48W?

  1. Laser spot size0.2 mm vs 0.1 mm2×
Specifications

Side by side

Ikier K1 Ultra 36WIkier K1 Ultra 36W≈ US$3509.4
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 power48 W36 W
Work area
Work area410 × 410 mm410 × 410 mm
Work area width (X)410 mm410 mm
Work area depth (Y)410 mm410 mm
Work area (surface)1,681 cm²1,681 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed900 mm/s800 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)30 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.2 mm0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm0.01 mm
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionYesYes
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB driveUSB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB drive
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
SD / TF cardYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width780 mm650 mm
Depth500 mm750 mm
Height153 mm222 mm
Weight12 kg12 kg
Input voltage100–240 V100–240 V
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