iKier K1 Pro Max: 48W/24W Laser Power Switching Cutter and Engraver vs OMTech FC-22C 1500W Open Metal Laser Cutter Machine with Built-in Water Chiller & External Exhaust Fan

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-22C 1500W Open Metal Laser Cutter Machine with Built-in Water Chiller & External Exhaust Fan

OMTech FC-22C 1500W Open Metal Laser Cutter Machine with Built-in Water Chiller & External Exhaust Fan

68/100
$16399.99
Hold Our Pick

Specifications compared

Spec iKier K1 Pro Max: 48W/24W Laser Power Switching Cutter and Engraver OMTech FC-22C 1500W Open Metal Laser Cutter Machine with Built-in Water Chiller & External Exhaust Fan
Price $999.00 $16399.99
BeamScore 67/100 68/100
Power 48W/24W switchable 1500W
Work Area 400x400mm Variable (open frame)
Software LaserGRBL, LightBurn compatible LaserCAD or compatible
Connectivity USB USB/Ethernet
Laser Type Diode laser Fiber laser
Speed Up to 10000mm/min Up to 25000 mm/min
Weight 15kg Approximately 800 lbs
Focus Manual adjustable Auto-focus capable
Enclosure None (open frame) Open frame design
Material Compatibility Wood, acrylic, leather, cardboard, some metals Metals (steel, aluminum, brass, etc.)

Score breakdown

Cut Quality
82
90
Safety
65
45
Software Compatibility
85
75
Build Quality
78
85
Ease Of Use
68
40
Value
75
60
iKier K1 Pro Max: 48W/24W Laser Power Switching Cutter and Engraver OMTech FC-22C 1500W Open Metal Laser Cutter Machine with Built-in Water Chiller & External Exhaust Fan

Our verdict

The OMTech FC-22C 1500W Open Metal Laser Cutter Machine with Built-in Water Chiller & External Exhaust Fan scores 68/100 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 safety, software compatibility, ease of use, value. OMTech FC-22C 1500W Open Metal Laser Cutter Machine with Built-in Water Chiller & External Exhaust Fan wins on cut quality, build quality. It comes down to what matters most to you.

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