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Algolaser Alpha MK2 40W vs Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40W
What Alpha MK2 40W does better (5) and where Alpha MK2 Extended 40W wins (0) — every spec side by side.
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9.0Power & cutting9.0
6.9Speed5.3
2.8Precision2.3
8.2Work area7.0
4.9Safety6.0
8.7Features & ease of use8.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Alpha MK2 40WAlpha MK2 Extended 40W
| Alpha MK2 40W | Alpha MK2 Extended 40W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 240 mm | 200 mm | +40 mm |
| Width | 650 mm | 692 mm | −42 mm |
| Depth | 730 mm | 585 mm | +145 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 8.4 kg | −1.9 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Alpha MK2 40W better than Alpha MK2 Extended 40W?
- Max engraving / travel speed500 mm/s vs 333 mm/s+50%
- Work area (surface)1,640 cm² vs 1,544 cm²+6%
- Laser spot size0.16 mm vs 0.175 mm+9%
- Weight6.5 kg vs 8.4 kg+29%
- Work area depth (Y)410 mm vs 386 mm+6%
Why is Alpha MK2 Extended 40W better than Alpha MK2 40W?
Alpha MK2 Extended 40W has no measurable advantages in this pair.
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 | 450 nm |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 40 W | 40 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 410 mm | 400 × 386 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 410 mm | 386 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 1,640 cm² | 1,544 cm² |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | Yes |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 500 mm/s | 333 mm/s |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.16 mm | 0.175 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | No |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Emergency stop button | — | Yes |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | Yes |
| Offline engraving (no computer) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 650 mm | 692 mm |
| Depth | 730 mm | 585 mm |
| Height | 240 mm | 200 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 8.4 kg |
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