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Ikier K1 Ultra 36W vs Ikier K70 Max

What K1 Ultra 36W does better (2) and where K70 Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Ikier K1 Ultra 36W
Ikier · 2022K1 Ultra 36W
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$350
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Ikier K70 Max
Ikier · 2025K70 Max
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,900
8.6Power & cutting9.6
9.2Speed8.0
5.4Precision3.8
8.5Work area9.7
6.4Safety6.4
9.3Features & ease of use8.9

Why is K1 Ultra 36W better than K70 Max?

  1. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.2 mm2×
  2. Max engraving / travel speed800 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+33%

Why is K70 Max better than K1 Ultra 36W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,681 cm² vs 6,800 cm²4×
  2. Laser output power36 W vs 77 W2.1×
  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 Ultra 36WIkier K1 Ultra 36W≈ US$3509.4
Ikier K70 MaxIkier K70 Max≈ US$1,9009.4
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm455 nm
Frame material—Steel
Laser power
Laser output power36 W77 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 – acrylic—25 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.2 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm0.01 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionYesYes
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB driveUSB, 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—360 W
Input voltage100–240 V100–240 V
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