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- Alpha MK2 40W vs F1
Algolaser Alpha MK2 40W vs xTool F1
What Alpha MK2 40W does better (4) and where F1 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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9.0Power & cutting4.7
6.9Speed9.7
2.8Precision6.2
8.2Work area3.7
4.9Safety8.7
8.7Features & ease of use6.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Alpha MK2 40WF1
| Alpha MK2 40W | F1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 240 mm | 334 mm | −94 mm |
| Width | 650 mm | 179 mm | +471 mm |
| Depth | 730 mm | 235 mm | +495 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 4.6 kg | +1.9 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Alpha MK2 40W better than F1?
- Work area (surface)1,640 cm² vs 132 cm²12.4×
- Air assistYes · F1: No
- Work area width (X)400 mm vs 115 mm3.5×
- Work area depth (Y)410 mm vs 115 mm3.6×
Why is F1 better than Alpha MK2 40W?
- Max engraving / travel speed500 mm/s vs 4,000 mm/s8×
- Laser spot size0.16 mm vs 0.08 mm2×
- Enclosed (fully covered)No · Alpha MK2 40W: Yes
- Two laser sourcesNo · Alpha MK2 40W: Yes
- Weight6.5 kg vs 4.6 kg+41%
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm) | Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm) |
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Galvo (scanning mirrors) |
| Two laser sources | No | Yes |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 40 W | — |
| Second laser output power | — | 10 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 410 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | 115 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 410 mm | 115 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 1,640 cm² | 132 cm² |
| Max workpiece height | — | 113 mm |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | — |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 500 mm/s | 4,000 mm/s |
| Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass) | — | 6 mm |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.16 mm | 0.08 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | Yes |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Emergency stop button | — | Yes |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | No |
| Built-in camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | — | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| USB | — | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | LightBurn |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| File formats | — | SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, BMP |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 650 mm | 179 mm |
| Depth | 730 mm | 235 mm |
| Height | 240 mm | 334 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 4.6 kg |
