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- Alpha MK2 40W vs S40 Max 48W
Algolaser Alpha MK2 40W vs Sculpfun S40 Max 48W
What Alpha MK2 40W does better (2) and where S40 Max 48W wins (8) — every spec side by side.
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9.0Power & cutting8.7
6.9Speed8.0
2.8Precision2.9
8.2Work area9.6
4.9Safety7.2
8.7Features & ease of use7.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Alpha MK2 40WS40 Max 48W
| Alpha MK2 40W | S40 Max 48W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 240 mm | 240 mm | = |
| Width | 650 mm | 1,154 mm | −504 mm |
| Depth | 730 mm | 1,113 mm | −383 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 15.2 kg | −8.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Alpha MK2 40W better than S40 Max 48W?
- Built-in cameraYes · S40 Max 48W: No
- Weight6.5 kg vs 15.2 kg2.3×
Why is S40 Max 48W better than Alpha MK2 40W?
- Work area (surface)1,640 cm² vs 6,640 cm²4×
- Autofocus / auto heightNo · Alpha MK2 40W: Yes
- Laser output power40 W vs 48 W+20%
- Max engraving / travel speed500 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+20%
- Laser spot size0.16 mm vs 0.154 mm+4%
- Work area width (X)400 mm vs 830 mm2.1×
- Flame / fire detectionNo · Alpha MK2 40W: Yes
- Work area depth (Y)410 mm vs 800 mm+95%
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 | 455 nm |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 40 W | 48 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 410 mm | 830 × 800 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | 830 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 410 mm | 800 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 1,640 cm² | 6,640 cm² |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | — |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass) | — | 20 mm |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.16 mm | 0.154 mm |
| Positioning accuracy | — | 0.1 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | No |
| Flame / fire detection | No | Yes |
| Emergency stop button | — | Yes |
| Tilt / movement sensor | — | Yes |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | Yes |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen / control panel | — | Yes |
| Offline engraving (no computer) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | — | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| USB | — | Yes |
| Phone app control | — | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 650 mm | 1,154 mm |
| Depth | 730 mm | 1,113 mm |
| Height | 240 mm | 240 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 15.2 kg |
| Rated power consumption | — | 350 W |
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