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Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 20W vs Genmitsu Kiosk 2.5W

What Alpha MK2 Extended 20W does better (7) and where Kiosk 2.5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 20W
Algolaser · 2024Alpha MK2 Extended 20W
6.8Score
7 advantages≈ US$730
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Genmitsu Kiosk 2.5W
Genmitsu · 2024Kiosk 2.5W
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$95
7.7Power & cutting2.3
5.3Speed4.4
2.3Precision7.6
8.2Work area2.7
6.0Safety2.1
8.2Features & ease of use7.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alpha MK2 Extended 20WKiosk 2.5W
650 × 240730235 × 220280
Alpha MK2 Extended 20WKiosk 2.5WDifference
Height240 mm220 mm+20 mm
Width650 mm235 mm+415 mm
Depth730 mm280 mm+450 mm
Weight6.5 kg2.8 kg+3.7 kg

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

Why is Alpha MK2 Extended 20W better than Kiosk 2.5W?

  1. Laser output power20 W vs 2.5 W8×
  2. Work area (surface)1,640 cm² vs 100 cm²16.4×
  3. Max engraving / travel speed333 mm/s vs 200 mm/s+66%
  4. Built-in cameraYes · Kiosk 2.5W: No
  5. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 100 mm4×
  6. Work area depth (Y)410 mm vs 100 mm4.1×
  7. Emergency stop buttonYes · Kiosk 2.5W: No

Why is Kiosk 2.5W better than Alpha MK2 Extended 20W?

  1. Weight6.5 kg vs 2.8 kg2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

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 W2.5 W
Work area
Work area400 × 410 mm100 × 100 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm100 mm
Work area depth (Y)410 mm100 mm
Work area (surface)1,640 cm²100 cm²
Max workpiece height—70 mm
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed333 mm/s200 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.175 mm—
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop buttonYesNo
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB drive
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width650 mm235 mm
Depth730 mm280 mm
Height240 mm220 mm
Weight6.5 kg2.8 kg
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