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Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40W vs Creality Falcon A1 Pro

What Alpha MK2 Extended 40W does better (5) and where Falcon A1 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40W
Algolaser · 2024Alpha MK2 Extended 40W
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,100
vs
Creality Falcon A1 Pro
Creality · 2024Falcon A1 Pro
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,150
Higher score
9.0Power & cutting7.7
2.3Precision4.4
7.0Work area5.5
6.0Safety9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alpha MK2 Extended 40WFalcon A1 Pro
692 × 200585567 × 211468
Alpha MK2 Extended 40WFalcon A1 ProDifference
Height200 mm211 mm−11 mm
Width692 mm567 mm+125 mm
Depth585 mm468 mm+117 mm
Weight8.4 kg16.8 kg−8.4 kg

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

Why is Alpha MK2 Extended 40W better than Falcon A1 Pro?

  1. Laser output power40 W vs 20 W2×
  2. Work area (surface)1,544 cm² vs 959 cm²+61%
  3. Weight8.4 kg vs 16.8 kg2×
  4. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 268 mm+49%
  5. Work area depth (Y)386 mm vs 358 mm+8%

Why is Falcon A1 Pro better than Alpha MK2 Extended 40W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · Alpha MK2 Extended 40W: 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 power40 W20 W
Work area
Work area400 × 386 mm268 × 358 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm268 mm
Work area depth (Y)386 mm358 mm
Work area (surface)1,544 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
Width692 mm567 mm
Depth585 mm468 mm
Height200 mm211 mm
Weight8.4 kg16.8 kg
Input voltage—100–240 V
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