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Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40W vs AtomStack M4 Pro
What Alpha MK2 Extended 40W does better (5) and where M4 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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9.0Power & cutting3.6
2.3Precision9.7
7.0Work area2.3
6.0Safety3.2
8.2Features & ease of use6.1
Why is Alpha MK2 Extended 40W better than M4 Pro?
- Work area (surface)1,544 cm² vs 100 cm²15.4×
- Air assistYes · M4 Pro: No
- Built-in cameraYes · M4 Pro: No
- Work area width (X)400 mm vs 100 mm4×
- Work area depth (Y)386 mm vs 100 mm3.9×
Why is M4 Pro better than Alpha MK2 Extended 40W?
- Laser spot size0.175 mm vs 0.03 mm5.8×
- Autofocus / auto heightNo · Alpha MK2 Extended 40W: Yes
- Weight8.4 kg vs 2.8 kg3×
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 | 40 W | — |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 386 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | 100 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 386 mm | 100 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 1,544 cm² | 100 cm² |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | — |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 333 mm/s | — |
| Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass) | — | 5 mm |
| Max cutting depth – acrylic | — | 8 mm |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.175 mm | 0.03 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 | Yes |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | Yes |
| Offline engraving (no computer) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Phone app control | — | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | LightBurn |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 692 mm | — |
| Depth | 585 mm | — |
| Height | 200 mm | — |
| Weight | 8.4 kg | 2.8 kg |
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