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Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 20W vs Aufero AL3 20W

What Alpha MK2 Extended 20W does better (0) and where AL3 20W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 20W
Algolaser · 2024Alpha MK2 Extended 20W
6.8Score
0 advantages≈ US$730
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Aufero AL3 20W
Aufero · 2025AL3 20W
0 advantages≈ US$600
7.7Power & cutting7.7

Why is Alpha MK2 Extended 20W better than AL3 20W?

Alpha MK2 Extended 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is AL3 20W better than Alpha MK2 Extended 20W?

AL3 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Aufero AL3 20WAufero AL3 20W≈ US$600
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 power20 W20 W
Work area
Work area400 × 410 mm—
Work area width (X)400 mm—
Work area depth (Y)410 mm—
Work area (surface)1,640 cm²—
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed333 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.175 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)No—
Flame / fire detectionNo—
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYes—
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width650 mm—
Depth730 mm—
Height240 mm—
Weight6.5 kg—
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