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- K8 Mini 5W vs X1 5W
Wainlux K8 Mini 5W vs Wainlux X1 5W
What K8 Mini 5W does better (3) and where X1 5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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3.5Power & cutting2.9
6.2Precision7.6
9.6Safety6.4
5.2Features & ease of use2.4
Why is K8 Mini 5W better than X1 5W?
- Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · X1 5W: No
- Built-in cameraYes · X1 5W: No
- Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)8 mm vs 6 mm+33%
Why is X1 5W better than K8 Mini 5W?
- Flame / fire detectionNo · K8 Mini 5W: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm) | Blue diode (≈455 nm) |
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Gantry (XY rails) |
| Two laser sources | No | No |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 130 × 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 mm | 6 mm |
| Max cutting depth – acrylic | — | 5 mm |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.08 mm | — |
| Positioning accuracy | — | 0.01 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | Yes | No |
| Flame / fire detection | No | Yes |
| Exhaust fan | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | No | No |
| Built-in camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Offline engraving (no computer) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Phone app control | Yes | — |
