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- Alpha MK2 20W vs Vista 10W
Algolaser Alpha MK2 20W vs WeCreat Vista 10W
What Alpha MK2 20W does better (4) and where Vista 10W wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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7.7Power & cutting4.5
2.8Precision4.4
4.9Safety9.2
8.7Features & ease of use3.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Alpha MK2 20WVista 10W
| Alpha MK2 20W | Vista 10W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 240 mm | 165 mm | +75 mm |
| Width | 650 mm | 643 mm | +7 mm |
| Depth | 730 mm | 470 mm | +260 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 14.5 kg | −8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Alpha MK2 20W better than Vista 10W?
- Laser output power20 W vs 10 W2×
- Air assistYes · Vista 10W: No
- Built-in cameraYes · Vista 10W: No
- Weight6.5 kg vs 14.5 kg2.2×
Why is Vista 10W better than Alpha MK2 20W?
- Enclosed (fully covered)No · Alpha MK2 20W: Yes
- Laser spot size0.16 mm vs 0.1 mm+60%
- Flame / fire detectionNo · Alpha MK2 20W: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm) | Blue diode (≈455 nm) |
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Gantry (XY rails) |
| Two laser sources | No | No |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | — |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 20 W | 10 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 410 mm | — |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | — |
| Work area depth (Y) | 410 mm | — |
| Work area (surface) | 1,640 cm² | — |
| Max workpiece height | — | 20 mm |
| Pass-through slot | — | Yes |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | — |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass) | — | 6 mm |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.16 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | Yes |
| Laser safety class | — | Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed) |
| Flame / fire detection | No | Yes |
| Emergency stop button | — | Yes |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | No |
| Built-in camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | Yes |
| Offline engraving (no computer) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | LightBurn, WeCreat MakeIt |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 650 mm | 643 mm |
| Depth | 730 mm | 470 mm |
| Height | 240 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 14.5 kg |
