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Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 20W vs Creality Falcon A1 Pro

What Alpha MK2 Extended 20W does better (4) and where Falcon A1 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 20W
Algolaser · 2024Alpha MK2 Extended 20W
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ US$730
vs
Creality Falcon A1 Pro
Creality · 2024Falcon A1 Pro
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,150
Higher score
7.7Power & cutting7.7
2.3Precision4.4
8.2Work area5.5
6.0Safety9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alpha MK2 Extended 20WFalcon A1 Pro
650 × 240730567 × 211468
Alpha MK2 Extended 20WFalcon A1 ProDifference
Height240 mm211 mm+29 mm
Width650 mm567 mm+83 mm
Depth730 mm468 mm+262 mm
Weight6.5 kg16.8 kg−10.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Alpha MK2 Extended 20W better than Falcon A1 Pro?

  1. Work area (surface)1,640 cm² vs 959 cm²+71%
  2. Weight6.5 kg vs 16.8 kg2.6×
  3. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 268 mm+49%
  4. Work area depth (Y)410 mm vs 358 mm+15%

Why is Falcon A1 Pro better than Alpha MK2 Extended 20W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · Alpha MK2 Extended 20W: Yes
  2. Laser spot size0.175 mm vs 0.1 mm+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Creality Falcon A1 ProCreality Falcon A1 Pro≈ US$1,1507.6
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNo—
Wavelength450 nm455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power20 W20 W
Work area
Work area400 × 410 mm268 × 358 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm268 mm
Work area depth (Y)410 mm358 mm
Work area (surface)1,640 cm²959 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed333 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.175 mm0.1 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNo—
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYes—
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL, Falcon Design Space
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—JPG, PNG, BMP, SVG, DXF
Size & power
Width650 mm567 mm
Depth730 mm468 mm
Height240 mm211 mm
Weight6.5 kg16.8 kg
Input voltage—100–240 V
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