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Algolaser Alpha MK2 40W vs AtomStack A40 Pro V2

What Alpha MK2 40W does better (4) and where A40 Pro V2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Alpha MK2 40W
Algolaser · 2024Alpha MK2 40W
7.9Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,000
vs
AtomStack A40 Pro V2
AtomStack · 2024A40 Pro V2
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ US$770
Higher score
8.2Work area6.9
4.9Safety6.4
8.7Features & ease of use9.4

Why is Alpha MK2 40W better than A40 Pro V2?

  1. Built-in cameraYes · A40 Pro V2: No
  2. Work area (surface)1,640 cm² vs 1,540 cm²+6%
  3. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 385 mm+4%
  4. Work area depth (Y)410 mm vs 400 mm+2%

Why is A40 Pro V2 better than Alpha MK2 40W?

  1. Autofocus / auto heightNo · Alpha MK2 40W: Yes
  2. Flame / fire detectionNo · Alpha MK2 40W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

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 power40 W—
Work area
Work area400 × 410 mm385 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm385 mm
Work area depth (Y)410 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)1,640 cm²1,540 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed500 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.16 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoYes
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width650 mm—
Depth730 mm—
Height240 mm—
Weight6.5 kg—
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