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Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 20W vs Wainlux K6 Mini
What Alpha MK2 Extended 20W does better (5) and where K6 Mini wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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8.2Work area2.1
6.0Safety3.2
8.2Features & ease of use2.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Alpha MK2 Extended 20WK6 Mini
| Alpha MK2 Extended 20W | K6 Mini | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 240 mm | 165 mm | +75 mm |
| Width | 650 mm | 167 mm | +483 mm |
| Depth | 730 mm | 167 mm | +563 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 1 kg | +5.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Alpha MK2 Extended 20W better than K6 Mini?
- Work area (surface)1,640 cm² vs 64 cm²25.6×
- Air assistYes · K6 Mini: No
- Built-in cameraYes · K6 Mini: No
- Work area width (X)400 mm vs 80 mm5×
- Work area depth (Y)410 mm vs 80 mm5.1×
Why is K6 Mini better than Alpha MK2 Extended 20W?
- Weight6.5 kg vs 1 kg6.5×
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 | — |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 20 W | — |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 410 mm | 80 × 80 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | 80 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 410 mm | 80 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 1,640 cm² | 64 cm² |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | Yes |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 333 mm/s | — |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.175 mm | — |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | No |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Emergency stop button | Yes | — |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | No |
| Built-in camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | — |
| Offline engraving (no computer) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | — | USB, SD / USB drive |
| Wi-Fi | — | No |
| USB | — | Yes |
| SD / TF card | — | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | — |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | — |
| File formats | — | JPG, PNG, BMP |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 650 mm | 167 mm |
| Depth | 730 mm | 167 mm |
| Height | 240 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 1 kg |
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