21 Oct 2026Laser & CNC machines 406Brands 30Comparisons 1,272
PROCESSINGTALKlaser cutters, engravers & CNC routers
TrendingPolar Lite 55W ▲K2 Pro 55W ▲Master 50W ▲S2 Pro 36WPM 60WPRONAX ForgeHydra 9 Gen2 38WSwiftSolis Duo 20W
  1. Processing Talk
  2. Laser & CNC machines
  3. Acmer K1 3.5W
  4. Alternatives

Alternatives to Acmer K1 3.5W

10 diode laser engravers at a similar price that compete with the K1 3.5W — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Acmer K1 3.5W
Acmer · 2025
K1 3.5W
3.5 W150 × 150 mm167 mm/s
approx. price≈ US$200
4.1

Alternatives to the K1 3.5W

Acmer S2 7W
2
Acmer · 2025S2 7W
5.4
10% cheaper ≈ US$180
  • Work area (surface) 900 cm² vs 225 cm²
  • Laser output power 7 W vs 3.5 W
  • Air assist
  • Enclosed (fully covered)
Acmer S2 4W
5
Acmer · 2025S2 4W
4.9
30% cheaper ≈ US$140
  • Work area (surface) 900 cm² vs 225 cm²
  • Air assist
  • Laser output power 4 W vs 3.5 W
  • Enclosed (fully covered)
Ikier Flex 7W
6
Ikier · 2026Flex 7W
4.2
25% pricier ≈ US$250
  • Laser output power 7 W vs 3.5 W
  • Air assist
  • Positioning accuracy 0.1 mm vs 0.04 mm
  • Weight 3 kg vs 2.4 kg
Acmer S2 12W
8
Acmer · 2025S2 12W
6.2
8% pricier ≈ US$215
  • Laser output power 12 W vs 3.5 W
  • Work area (surface) 900 cm² vs 225 cm²
  • Air assist
  • Enclosed (fully covered)
Ortur R1 5W
9
Ortur · 2025R1 5W
3.6
10% pricier ≈ US$220
  • Laser output power 5 W vs 3.5 W
  • Work area (surface) 100 cm² vs 225 cm²
  • Max engraving / travel speed 83 mm/s vs 167 mm/s
Genmitsu Kortek 10W
10
Genmitsu · 2025Kortek 10W
5.1
15% cheaper ≈ US$170
  • Laser output power 10 W vs 3.5 W
  • Work area (surface) 300 cm² vs 225 cm²
  • Air assist
  • Max engraving / travel speed 117 mm/s vs 167 mm/s
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare