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Ikier K1 Pro Max 70W vs xTool S1 40W

What K1 Pro Max 70W does better (7) and where S1 40W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ikier K1 Pro Max 70W
Ikier · 2023K1 Pro Max 70W
9.3Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,750
Higher score
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xTool S1 40W
xTool · 2023S1 40W
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,700
9.6Power & cutting9.0
9.4Speed8.0
3.8Precision5.4
8.5Work area7.3
6.7Safety8.8
7.9Features & ease of use4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

K1 Pro Max 70WS1 40W
780 × 153500765 × 183561
K1 Pro Max 70WS1 40WDifference
Height153 mm183 mm−30 mm
Width780 mm765 mm+15 mm
Depth500 mm561 mm−61 mm
Weight12 kg20 kg−8 kg

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

Why is K1 Pro Max 70W better than S1 40W?

  1. Laser output power70 W vs 40 W+75%
  2. Max engraving / travel speed900 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+50%
  3. Air assistYes · S1 40W: No
  4. Autofocus / auto heightYes · S1 40W: No
  5. Work area (surface)1,681 cm² vs 1,589 cm²+6%
  6. Weight12 kg vs 20 kg+67%
  7. Work area depth (Y)410 mm vs 319 mm+29%

Why is S1 40W better than K1 Pro Max 70W?

  1. Laser spot size0.2 mm vs 0.1 mm2×
  2. Enclosed (fully covered)No · K1 Pro Max 70W: Yes
  3. Work area width (X)410 mm vs 498 mm+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Ikier K1 Pro Max 70WIkier K1 Pro Max 70W≈ US$1,7509.3
xTool S1 40WxTool S1 40W≈ US$1,7008.8
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 power70 W40 W
Work area
Work area410 × 410 mm498 × 319 mm
Work area width (X)410 mm498 mm
Work area depth (Y)410 mm319 mm
Work area (surface)1,681 cm²1,589 cm²
Max workpiece height—134 mm
Pass-through slot—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed900 mm/s600 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)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionYesYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Lid interlock—Yes
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB driveUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
SD / TF cardYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, xTool Creative Space
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width780 mm765 mm
Depth500 mm561 mm
Height153 mm183 mm
Weight12 kg20 kg
Input voltage100–240 V—
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