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Ikier K2 Pro 55W vs xTool S1 40W

What K2 Pro 55W does better (3) and where S1 40W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ikier K2 Pro 55W
Ikier · 2026K2 Pro 55W
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,400
Higher score
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xTool S1 40W
xTool · 2023S1 40W
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,700
9.5Power & cutting9.0
8.0Speed8.0
4.4Precision5.4
7.4Work area7.3
8.7Safety8.8
8.9Features & ease of use4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

K2 Pro 55WS1 40W
750 × 261600765 × 183561
K2 Pro 55WS1 40WDifference
Height261 mm183 mm+78 mm
Width750 mm765 mm−15 mm
Depth600 mm561 mm+39 mm
Weight23.6 kg20 kg+3.6 kg

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

Why is K2 Pro 55W better than S1 40W?

  1. Laser output power55 W vs 40 W+38%
  2. Air assistYes · S1 40W: No
  3. Autofocus / auto heightYes · S1 40W: No

Why is S1 40W better than K2 Pro 55W?

  1. Weight23.6 kg vs 20 kg+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Ikier K2 Pro 55WIkier K2 Pro 55W≈ US$1,4009.2
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
Laser power
Laser output power55 W40 W
Work area
Work area500 × 320 mm498 × 319 mm
Work area width (X)500 mm498 mm
Work area depth (Y)320 mm319 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²1,589 cm²
Max workpiece height—134 mm
Pass-through slot—Yes
Conveyor / roll feeder supportYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s600 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionYesYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Lid interlockYesYes
Exhaust fanYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-FiUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, AtomStack StudioLightBurn, xTool Creative Space
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width750 mm765 mm
Depth600 mm561 mm
Height261 mm183 mm
Weight23.6 kg20 kg
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