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Wainlux K8 Mini 10W vs Wainlux L8 20W

What K8 Mini 10W does better (1) and where L8 20W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Wainlux K8 Mini 10W
Wainlux · 2023K8 Mini 10W
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ US$400
vs
Wainlux L8 20W
Wainlux · 2024L8 20W
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,100
Higher score
4.8Power & cutting7.7
9.6Safety7.4
5.2Features & ease of use5.0

Why is K8 Mini 10W better than L8 20W?

  1. Built-in cameraYes · L8 20W: No

Why is L8 20W better than K8 Mini 10W?

  1. Laser output power10 W vs 20 W2×
  2. Air assistNo · K8 Mini 10W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Wainlux K8 Mini 10WWainlux K8 Mini 10W≈ US$4006.1
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 power10 W20 W
Work area
Work area130 × 130 mm—
Work area width (X)130 mm—
Work area depth (Y)130 mm—
Work area (surface)169 cm²—
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—667 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)8 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Lid interlock—Yes
Exhaust fanYes—
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
Phone app controlYes—
Compatible software—LightBurn
LightBurn compatible—Yes
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