iKier K1 Pro Max: 48W/24W Laser Power Switching Cutter and Engraver vs OMTech FC-22 1500W Fully Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutting Machine with Front & Back Pass Through & Built-in Water Chiller

Head-to-head comparison based on specs, price, and BeamScore data.

iKier K1 Pro Max: 48W/24W Laser Power Switching Cutter and Engraver

iKier K1 Pro Max: 48W/24W Laser Power Switching Cutter and Engraver

67/100
$999.00
Good Time to Buy
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OMTech FC-22 1500W Fully Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutting Machine with Front & Back Pass Through & Built-in Water Chiller

OMTech FC-22 1500W Fully Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutting Machine with Front & Back Pass Through & Built-in Water Chiller

79/100
$23899.99
Hold Our Pick

Specifications compared

Spec iKier K1 Pro Max: 48W/24W Laser Power Switching Cutter and Engraver OMTech FC-22 1500W Fully Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutting Machine with Front & Back Pass Through & Built-in Water Chiller
Price $999.00 $23899.99
BeamScore 67/100 79/100
Power 48W/24W switchable 1500W
Work Area 400x400mm Varies by model configuration
Software LaserGRBL, LightBurn compatible RDWorks or LightBurn compatible
Connectivity USB USB, Ethernet
Laser Type Diode laser Fiber laser
Speed Up to 10000mm/min Up to 30m/min cutting speed
Weight 15kg Approximately 1500-2000 lbs
Focus Manual adjustable Automatic focus with height sensing
Enclosure None (open frame) Fully enclosed with safety interlocks
Material Compatibility Wood, acrylic, leather, cardboard, some metals Steel, aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper

Score breakdown

Cut Quality
82
92
Safety
65
88
Software Compatibility
85
75
Build Quality
78
90
Ease Of Use
68
65
Value
75
45
iKier K1 Pro Max: 48W/24W Laser Power Switching Cutter and Engraver OMTech FC-22 1500W Fully Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutting Machine with Front & Back Pass Through & Built-in Water Chiller

Our verdict

The OMTech FC-22 1500W Fully Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutting Machine with Front & Back Pass Through & Built-in Water Chiller scores 79/100 overall vs 67/100 for the iKier K1 Pro Max: 48W/24W Laser Power Switching Cutter and Engraver. The iKier K1 Pro Max: 48W/24W Laser Power Switching Cutter and Engraver is the cheaper option at $999.00.

iKier K1 Pro Max: 48W/24W Laser Power Switching Cutter and Engraver leads on software compatibility, ease of use, value. OMTech FC-22 1500W Fully Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutting Machine with Front & Back Pass Through & Built-in Water Chiller wins on cut quality, safety, build quality. It comes down to what matters most to you.

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