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Wainlux K6 Mini vs Wainlux L8 20W

What K6 Mini does better (0) and where L8 20W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Wainlux K6 Mini
Wainlux · 2023K6 Mini
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ US$100
vs
Wainlux L8 20W
Wainlux · 2024L8 20W
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,100
Higher score
3.2Safety7.4
2.0Features & ease of use5.0

Why is K6 Mini better than L8 20W?

K6 Mini has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is L8 20W better than K6 Mini?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · K6 Mini: Yes
  2. Air assistNo · K6 Mini: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Wainlux K6 MiniWainlux K6 Mini≈ US$1003.6
Wainlux L8 20WWainlux L8 20W≈ US$1,1009.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power—20 W
Work area
Work area80 × 80 mm—
Work area width (X)80 mm—
Work area depth (Y)80 mm—
Work area (surface)64 cm²—
Work-area extension kitYesYes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—667 mm/s
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Lid interlock—Yes
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, SD / USB drive—
Wi-FiNo—
USBYes—
SD / TF cardYes—
Compatible software—LightBurn
LightBurn compatible—Yes
File formatsJPG, PNG, BMP—
Size & power
Width167 mm—
Depth167 mm—
Height165 mm—
Weight1 kg—
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