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- GE1 10W vs MK3 20W
Acmer GE1 10W vs Algolaser MK3 20W
What GE1 10W does better (3) and where MK3 20W wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Why is GE1 10W better than MK3 20W?
- Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · MK3 20W: No
- Autofocus / auto heightYes · MK3 20W: No
- Two laser sourcesYes · MK3 20W: No
Why is MK3 20W better than GE1 10W?
- Laser output power10 W vs 20 W2×
- Air assistNo · GE1 10W: Yes
- Built-in cameraNo · GE1 10W: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm) | Blue diode (≈455 nm) |
| Motion system | Galvo (scanning mirrors) | Gantry (XY rails) |
| Two laser sources | Yes | No |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 10 W | 20 W |
| Second laser output power | 2 W | — |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 105 × 105 mm | — |
| Work area width (X) | 105 mm | — |
| Work area depth (Y) | 105 mm | — |
| Work area (surface) | 110 cm² | — |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | Yes |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass) | 8 mm | — |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | Yes | No |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Emergency stop button | Yes | — |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | No | Yes |
| Built-in camera | No | Yes |
| Autofocus / auto height | Yes | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen / control panel | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Compatible software | LightBurn | LightBurn |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
