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Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40W vs FLUX Ador 10W

What Alpha MK2 Extended 40W does better (4) and where Ador 10W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40W
Algolaser · 2024Alpha MK2 Extended 40W
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,100
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FLUX Ador 10W
FLUX · 2023Ador 10W
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,100
9.0Power & cutting5.7
5.3Speed6.1
7.0Work area6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alpha MK2 Extended 40WAdor 10W
692 × 200585637 × 226488
Alpha MK2 Extended 40WAdor 10WDifference
Height200 mm226 mm−26 mm
Width692 mm637 mm+55 mm
Depth585 mm488 mm+97 mm
Weight8.4 kg19 kg−10.6 kg

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

Why is Alpha MK2 Extended 40W better than Ador 10W?

  1. Laser output power40 W vs 10 W4×
  2. Work area (surface)1,544 cm² vs 1,290 cm²+20%
  3. Weight8.4 kg vs 19 kg2.3×
  4. Work area depth (Y)386 mm vs 300 mm+29%

Why is Ador 10W better than Alpha MK2 Extended 40W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed333 mm/s vs 400 mm/s+20%
  2. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 430 mm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

FLUX Ador 10WFLUX Ador 10W≈ US$1,1006.7
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNo—
Wavelength450 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power40 W10 W
Work area
Work area400 × 386 mm430 × 300 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm430 mm
Work area depth (Y)386 mm300 mm
Work area (surface)1,544 cm²1,290 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed333 mm/s400 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.175 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)No—
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
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLBeam Studio
LightBurn compatibleYes—
File formats—JPG, PNG, SVG, DXF, AI, PDF
Size & power
Width692 mm637 mm
Depth585 mm488 mm
Height200 mm226 mm
Weight8.4 kg19 kg
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