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Ikier K40 Max 48W vs xTool F2 15W

What K40 Max 48W does better (4) and where F2 15W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ikier K40 Max 48W
Ikier · 2025K40 Max 48W
9.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,300
Higher score
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xTool F2 15W
xTool · 2025F2 15W
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,300
8.7Power & cutting7.2
6.4Safety3.2
8.9Features & ease of use5.0

Why is K40 Max 48W better than F2 15W?

  1. Laser output power48 W vs 15 W3.2×
  2. Air assistYes · F2 15W: No
  3. Autofocus / auto heightYes · F2 15W: No
  4. Flame / fire detectionYes · F2 15W: No

Why is F2 15W better than K40 Max 48W?

  1. Built-in cameraNo · K40 Max 48W: Yes
  2. Two laser sourcesNo · K40 Max 48W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Ikier K40 Max 48WIkier K40 Max 48W≈ US$1,3009.5
xTool F2 15WxTool F2 15W≈ US$1,3006.9
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoYes
Wavelength455 nm—
Frame materialSteel—
Laser power
Laser output power48 W15 W
Second laser output power—5 W
Work area
Work area850 × 800 mm—
Work area width (X)850 mm—
Work area depth (Y)800 mm—
Work area (surface)6,800 cm²—
Max workpiece height—120 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)20 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm—
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm—
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionYesNo
Laser shield / filter coverYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi—
Wi-FiYes—
USBYes—
SD / TF cardYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
File formatsPNG, JPG, BMP, GIF, DXF, SVG—
Size & power
Rated power consumption220 W—
Input voltage100–240 V—
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