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- Alpha MK2 Extended 40W vs S40 Max 48W
Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40W vs Sculpfun S40 Max 48W
What Alpha MK2 Extended 40W does better (2) and where S40 Max 48W wins (8) — every spec side by side.
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9.0Power & cutting8.7
5.3Speed8.0
2.3Precision2.9
7.0Work area9.6
6.0Safety7.2
8.2Features & ease of use7.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Alpha MK2 Extended 40WS40 Max 48W
| Alpha MK2 Extended 40W | S40 Max 48W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 200 mm | 240 mm | −40 mm |
| Width | 692 mm | 1,154 mm | −462 mm |
| Depth | 585 mm | 1,113 mm | −528 mm |
| Weight | 8.4 kg | 15.2 kg | −6.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Alpha MK2 Extended 40W better than S40 Max 48W?
- Built-in cameraYes · S40 Max 48W: No
- Weight8.4 kg vs 15.2 kg+81%
Why is S40 Max 48W better than Alpha MK2 Extended 40W?
- Work area (surface)1,544 cm² vs 6,640 cm²4.3×
- Max engraving / travel speed333 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+80%
- Autofocus / auto heightNo · Alpha MK2 Extended 40W: Yes
- Laser output power40 W vs 48 W+20%
- Laser spot size0.175 mm vs 0.154 mm+14%
- Work area width (X)400 mm vs 830 mm2.1×
- Work area depth (Y)386 mm vs 800 mm2.1×
- Flame / fire detectionNo · Alpha MK2 Extended 40W: Yes
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 | 455 nm |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 40 W | 48 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 386 mm | 830 × 800 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | 830 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 386 mm | 800 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 1,544 cm² | 6,640 cm² |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | — |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 333 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass) | — | 20 mm |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.175 mm | 0.154 mm |
| Positioning accuracy | — | 0.1 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | No |
| Flame / fire detection | No | Yes |
| Emergency stop button | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt / movement sensor | — | Yes |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | Yes |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen / control panel | — | Yes |
| Offline engraving (no computer) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | — | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| USB | — | Yes |
| Phone app control | — | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 692 mm | 1,154 mm |
| Depth | 585 mm | 1,113 mm |
| Height | 200 mm | 240 mm |
| Weight | 8.4 kg | 15.2 kg |
| Rated power consumption | — | 350 W |
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