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Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40W vs Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W

What Alpha MK2 Extended 40W does better (4) and where Falcon2 Pro S 40W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40W
Algolaser · 2024Alpha MK2 Extended 40W
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,100
vs
Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W
Creality · 2025Falcon2 Pro S 40W
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,550
Higher score
9.0Power & cutting9.0
2.3Precision3.2
7.0Work area5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alpha MK2 Extended 40WFalcon2 Pro S 40W
692 × 200585664 × 328570
Alpha MK2 Extended 40WFalcon2 Pro S 40WDifference
Height200 mm328 mm−128 mm
Width692 mm664 mm+28 mm
Depth585 mm570 mm+15 mm
Weight8.4 kg27.9 kg−19.5 kg

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

Why is Alpha MK2 Extended 40W better than Falcon2 Pro S 40W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,544 cm² vs 1,030 cm²+50%
  2. Weight8.4 kg vs 27.9 kg3.3×
  3. Work area depth (Y)386 mm vs 290 mm+33%
  4. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 355 mm+13%

Why is Falcon2 Pro S 40W better than Alpha MK2 Extended 40W?

  1. Autofocus / auto heightNo · Alpha MK2 Extended 40W: Yes
  2. Laser spot size0.175 mm vs 0.12 mm+46%
  3. Flame / fire detectionNo · Alpha MK2 Extended 40W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

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 W40 W
Work area
Work area400 × 386 mm355 × 290 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm355 mm
Work area depth (Y)386 mm290 mm
Work area (surface)1,544 cm²1,030 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed333 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.175 mm0.12 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)No—
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYes—
Built-in cameraYes—
Autofocus / auto heightNoYes
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL, Falcon Design Space
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width692 mm664 mm
Depth585 mm570 mm
Height200 mm328 mm
Weight8.4 kg27.9 kg
Input voltage—100–240 V
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