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Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 20W vs Algolaser Extended 10W
What Alpha MK2 Extended 20W does better (4) and where Extended 10W wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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7.7Power & cutting5.7
5.3Speed4.4
2.3Precision6.2
8.2Work area7.7
6.0Safety4.9
8.2Features & ease of use8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Alpha MK2 Extended 20WExtended 10W
| Alpha MK2 Extended 20W | Extended 10W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 240 mm | 182 mm | +58 mm |
| Width | 650 mm | 642 mm | +8 mm |
| Depth | 730 mm | 602 mm | +128 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 4.8 kg | +1.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Alpha MK2 Extended 20W better than Extended 10W?
- Laser output power20 W vs 10 W2×
- Max engraving / travel speed333 mm/s vs 200 mm/s+66%
- Work area (surface)1,640 cm² vs 1,600 cm²+2%
- Work area depth (Y)410 mm vs 400 mm+2%
Why is Extended 10W better than Alpha MK2 Extended 20W?
- Laser spot size0.175 mm vs 0.08 mm2.2×
- Weight6.5 kg vs 4.8 kg+35%
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 | 20 W | 10 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 410 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 410 mm | 400 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 1,640 cm² | 1,600 cm² |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | Yes |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 333 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.175 mm | 0.08 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 | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | — | SD / USB drive |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| USB | — | Yes |
| SD / TF card | — | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 650 mm | 642 mm |
| Depth | 730 mm | 602 mm |
| Height | 240 mm | 182 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 4.8 kg |
| Rated power consumption | — | 120 W |
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