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Wainlux K8 Mini 2.5W vs Wainlux X1 5W

What K8 Mini 2.5W does better (3) and where X1 5W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Wainlux K8 Mini 2.5W
Wainlux · 2023K8 Mini 2.5W
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$300
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Wainlux X1 5W
Wainlux · 2024X1 5W
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$300
2.6Power & cutting2.9
6.2Precision7.6
9.6Safety6.4
5.2Features & ease of use2.4

Why is K8 Mini 2.5W better than X1 5W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · X1 5W: No
  2. Built-in cameraYes · X1 5W: No
  3. Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)8 mm vs 6 mm+33%

Why is X1 5W better than K8 Mini 2.5W?

  1. Laser output power2.5 W vs 5 W2×
  2. Flame / fire detectionNo · K8 Mini 2.5W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Wainlux X1 5WWainlux X1 5W≈ US$3005.1
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 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 cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)8 mm6 mm
Max cutting depth – acrylic—5 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm—
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesNo
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Exhaust fanYes—
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
Phone app controlYes—
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