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Algolaser Alpha MK2 20W vs Longer Ray7S 20W

What Alpha MK2 20W does better (4) and where Ray7S 20W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Alpha MK2 20W
Algolaser · 2024Alpha MK2 20W
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$600
vs
Longer Ray7S 20W
Longer · 2026Ray7S 20W
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$530
Higher score
7.7Power & cutting7.7
6.9Speed8.0
2.8Precision8.7
8.2Work area5.3
4.9Safety8.3
8.7Features & ease of use6.9

Why is Alpha MK2 20W better than Ray7S 20W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,640 cm² vs 946 cm²+73%
  2. Built-in cameraYes · Ray7S 20W: No
  3. Work area depth (Y)410 mm vs 310 mm+32%
  4. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 305 mm+31%

Why is Ray7S 20W better than Alpha MK2 20W?

  1. Laser spot size0.16 mm vs 0.06 mm2.7×
  2. Enclosed (fully covered)No · Alpha MK2 20W: Yes
  3. Max engraving / travel speed500 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Longer Ray7S 20WLonger Ray7S 20W≈ US$5308.8
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength450 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power20 W20 W
Work area
Work area400 × 410 mm305 × 310 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm305 mm
Work area depth (Y)410 mm310 mm
Work area (surface)1,640 cm²946 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed500 mm/s600 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.16 mm0.06 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width650 mm—
Depth730 mm—
Height240 mm—
Weight6.5 kg—
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