By Kai Nakamura · Production roaster & equipment editor · Updated 2026-09-21
Roest L100 vs Ikawa Pro V3
Sample-lab throughput and data export
Ikawa Pro V3 wins without gas permitting — but verify 2 kW panel capacity first.
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Decision picker
Specification matrix
| Spec | Roest L100 | Ikawa Pro V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Batch capacity | 1 kg | 0.12 kg |
| Heat source | 4 kW electric | 2 kW electric |
| Drum / chamber | Fluid-bed + drum hybrid | Fluid-bed |
| Batch time (typical) | 8 min | 5 min |
| Throughput (modelled) | 5 kg/h | 0.8 kg/h |
| Street price band | $14,500 USD | $5,100 USD |
| Exhaust | 120 CFM | 60 CFM |
| Lead time | 8 wks — confirm with dealer | 3 wks — confirm with dealer |
| Automation | Roest app | Ikawa Pro app v3 |
| Service hub | Norway | UK |
Batch capacity
Roest L100
1 kgIkawa Pro V3
0.12 kgHeat source
Roest L100
4 kW electricIkawa Pro V3
2 kW electricDrum / chamber
Roest L100
Fluid-bed + drum hybridIkawa Pro V3
Fluid-bedBatch time (typical)
Roest L100
8 minIkawa Pro V3
5 minThroughput (modelled)
Roest L100
5 kg/hIkawa Pro V3
0.8 kg/hStreet price band
Roest L100
$14,500 USDIkawa Pro V3
$5,100 USDExhaust
Roest L100
120 CFMIkawa Pro V3
60 CFMLead time
Roest L100
8 wks — confirm with dealerIkawa Pro V3
3 wks — confirm with dealerAutomation
Roest L100
Roest appIkawa Pro V3
Ikawa Pro app v3Service hub
Roest L100
NorwayIkawa Pro V3
UKManufacturer specs and dealer quotes. Throughput model uses SCA 4-minute cooling allowance. Verify all numbers with OEM before purchase.
Strengths & trade-offs
Roest strengths & gaps
- Production-capable electric
- Fluid-bed precision
- Premium pricing
Ikawa strengths & gaps
- Updated sensor suite
- Q-grade standard
- Sample size only
Deep dives
What to verify with your dealer
Neither OEM publishes binding street prices — quotes move with queue and freight.