Acmer · Diode laser
Acmer K1 12W
Small enclosed diode laser with up to 12 W and a 15 x 15 cm area. Inexpensive and compact, but with many manufacturer details left open.
Ideal for: Hobbyists who want to do small engraving jobs at home and have hardly any space.
Price in the manufacturer's shop€252, 12 W2.5 W from €173As of 26 Oct 2026, can change dailyThere is no manufacturer's shop price for your region, the EU price is shown.
Pros and cons
Pros
- enclosed small device for around €252
- only 2.4 kg and 29 x 27 cm footprint
- according to users, pauses when the lid is opened or tilted
Cons
- small work area of 15 x 15 cm
- no manufacturer information on extraction, Air Assist and cutting capacity
- Laser class 1 documented only as a marketing claim
Specs
| Price range | under €500 |
|---|---|
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €252, 12 W; 2.5 W from €173 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Diode laser |
| Laser source | Diode 12 W (wavelength: not specified by the manufacturer); also as 2.5, 3.5 and 7 W, modules interchangeable |
| Power (optical, main source) | 12 W |
| Work area | 150 × 150 mm |
| Dimensions | 286 × 273 × 190 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Construction type | Gantry |
| Enclosure | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 (according to the manufacturer) |
| Speed (max.) | 167 mm/s (10,000 mm/min) |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | 12 W module: 12 mm plywood, 15 mm paulownia, black acrylic 8 or 10 mm (manufacturer images contradictory); number of passes not specified |
| Air Assist | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Camera | no |
| Fume extraction | Built-in extraction fan; filter not specified |
| Rotary attachment | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Software | Acmer Studio, AcmerTool, LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, Plywood, Paper, Leather, Acrylic (opaque), Anodised metal |
Source: Manufacturer or retailer specifications, As of 10/2026. Cutting figures are manufacturer values under ideal conditions.
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