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Algolaser Alpha MK2 40W vs Sculpfun S70 Max 70W

What Alpha MK2 40W does better (1) and where S70 Max 70W wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Alpha MK2 40W
Algolaser · 2024Alpha MK2 40W
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,000
vs
Sculpfun S70 Max 70W
Sculpfun · 2024S70 Max 70W
9.0Score
8 advantages≈ US$1,600
Higher score
9.0Power & cutting9.2
6.9Speed8.0
2.8Precision3.4
8.2Work area9.6
4.9Safety7.2
8.7Features & ease of use7.7

Why is Alpha MK2 40W better than S70 Max 70W?

  1. Built-in cameraYes · S70 Max 70W: No

Why is S70 Max 70W better than Alpha MK2 40W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,640 cm² vs 6,640 cm²4×
  2. Laser output power40 W vs 70 W+75%
  3. Autofocus / auto heightNo · Alpha MK2 40W: Yes
  4. Max engraving / travel speed500 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+20%
  5. Laser spot size0.16 mm vs 0.15 mm+7%
  6. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 830 mm2.1×
  7. Flame / fire detectionNo · Alpha MK2 40W: Yes
  8. Work area depth (Y)410 mm vs 800 mm+95%
Specifications

Side by side

Sculpfun S70 Max 70WSculpfun S70 Max 70W≈ US$1,6009.0
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 W70 W
Work area
Work area400 × 410 mm830 × 800 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm830 mm
Work area depth (Y)410 mm800 mm
Work area (surface)1,640 cm²6,640 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed500 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—20 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.16 mm0.15 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYesYes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoYes
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width650 mm—
Depth730 mm—
Height240 mm—
Weight6.5 kg—
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