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Wainlux K8 Mini 2.5W vs Wainlux K8 Mini 5W

What K8 Mini 2.5W does better (0) and where K8 Mini 5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Wainlux K8 Mini 2.5W
Wainlux · 2023K8 Mini 2.5W
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ US$300
vs
Wainlux K8 Mini 5W
Wainlux · 2023K8 Mini 5W
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ US$330
Higher score
2.6Power & cutting3.5
6.2Precision6.2
2.9Work area2.9
9.6Safety9.6
5.2Features & ease of use5.2

Why is K8 Mini 2.5W better than K8 Mini 5W?

K8 Mini 2.5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is K8 Mini 5W better than K8 Mini 2.5W?

  1. Laser output power2.5 W vs 5 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

Wainlux K8 Mini 5WWainlux K8 Mini 5W≈ US$3305.6
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power2.5 W5 W
Work area
Work area130 × 130 mm130 × 130 mm
Work area width (X)130 mm130 mm
Work area depth (Y)130 mm130 mm
Work area (surface)169 cm²169 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)8 mm8 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm0.08 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Exhaust fanYesYes
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Offline engraving (no computer)YesYes
Connectivity & software
Phone app controlYesYes
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