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Ikier K1 Pro Max 48W vs Longer B1 40W

What K1 Pro Max 48W does better (7) and where B1 40W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Ikier K1 Pro Max 48W
Ikier · 2023K1 Pro Max 48W
9.3Score
7 advantages≈ US$440
Higher score
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Longer B1 40W
Longer · 2023B1 40W
8.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$700
9.3Power & cutting8.6
9.4Speed8.0
3.8Precision4.4
8.5Work area8.9
6.7Safety3.2
7.9Features & ease of use3.5

Why is K1 Pro Max 48W better than B1 40W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed900 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+50%
  2. Air assistYes · B1 40W: No
  3. Autofocus / auto heightYes · B1 40W: No
  4. Laser output power48 W vs 40 W+20%
  5. Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)30 mm vs 25 mm+20%
  6. Flame / fire detectionYes · B1 40W: No
  7. Wi-FiYes · B1 40W: No

Why is B1 40W better than K1 Pro Max 48W?

  1. Laser spot size0.2 mm vs 0.1 mm2×
  2. Work area (surface)1,681 cm² vs 1,980 cm²+18%
  3. Work area width (X)410 mm vs 450 mm+10%
  4. Work area depth (Y)410 mm vs 440 mm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Longer B1 40WLonger B1 40W≈ US$7008.3
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 power48 W40 W
Work area
Work area410 × 410 mm450 × 440 mm
Work area width (X)410 mm450 mm
Work area depth (Y)410 mm440 mm
Work area (surface)1,681 cm²1,980 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed900 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)30 mm25 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.2 mm0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm—
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionYesNo
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB driveUSB, SD / USB drive
Wi-FiYesNo
USBYesYes
SD / TF cardYesYes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF—
Size & power
Width780 mm—
Depth500 mm—
Height153 mm—
Weight12 kg—
Input voltage100–240 V—
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