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Ikier K1 Ultra 36W vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 11W

What K1 Ultra 36W does better (3) and where S30 Ultra 11W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Ikier K1 Ultra 36W
Ikier · 2022K1 Ultra 36W
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$350
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Sculpfun S30 Ultra 11W
Sculpfun · 2023S30 Ultra 11W
8.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$400
8.6Power & cutting6.5
5.4Precision6.7
8.5Work area9.4
6.4Safety5.6
9.3Features & ease of use6.9

Why is K1 Ultra 36W better than S30 Ultra 11W?

  1. Laser output power36 W vs 11 W3.3×
  2. Autofocus / auto heightYes · S30 Ultra 11W: No
  3. Flame / fire detectionYes · S30 Ultra 11W: No

Why is S30 Ultra 11W better than K1 Ultra 36W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,681 cm² vs 3,510 cm²2.1×
  2. Positioning accuracy0.01 mm vs 0.005 mm2×
  3. Work area depth (Y)410 mm vs 595 mm+45%
  4. Work area width (X)410 mm vs 590 mm+44%
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
Frame material—Aluminium
Laser power
Laser output power36 W11 W
Work area
Work area410 × 410 mm590 × 595 mm
Work area width (X)410 mm590 mm
Work area depth (Y)410 mm595 mm
Work area (surface)1,681 cm²3,510 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed800 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm0.005 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionYesNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB driveUSB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
SD / TF cardYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF—
Size & power
Width650 mm—
Depth750 mm—
Height222 mm—
Weight12 kg—
Input voltage100–240 V—
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