- Processing Talk
- Compare
- Alpha MK2 Extended 40W vs L8 20W
Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40W vs Wainlux L8 20W
What Alpha MK2 Extended 40W does better (2) and where L8 20W wins (2) — every spec side by side.
vs
9.0Power & cutting7.7
5.3Speed8.9
6.0Safety7.4
8.2Features & ease of use5.0
Why is Alpha MK2 Extended 40W better than L8 20W?
- Laser output power40 W vs 20 W2×
- Built-in cameraYes · L8 20W: No
Why is L8 20W better than Alpha MK2 Extended 40W?
- Max engraving / travel speed333 mm/s vs 667 mm/s2×
- Enclosed (fully covered)No · 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) | Galvo (scanning mirrors) |
| Two laser sources | No | No |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | — |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 40 W | 20 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 386 mm | — |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | — |
| Work area depth (Y) | 386 mm | — |
| Work area (surface) | 1,544 cm² | — |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | Yes |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 333 mm/s | 667 mm/s |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.175 mm | — |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | Yes |
| Laser safety class | — | Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed) |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Emergency stop button | Yes | Yes |
| Lid interlock | — | Yes |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | — |
| Laser shield / filter cover | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | — |
| Offline engraving (no computer) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | LightBurn |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 692 mm | — |
| Depth | 585 mm | — |
| Height | 200 mm | — |
| Weight | 8.4 kg | — |
Related comparisons
vs
Ortur H20 10WvsAlgolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40W
7.76.8
vs
xTool F2 15WvsAlgolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40W
6.96.8
vs
Sculpfun G9 10WvsAlgolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40W
7.06.8
vs
Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40WvsCreality Falcon A1 Pro
6.87.6
vs
Longer Nano DuovsAlgolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40W
5.46.8
vs
AtomStack M4 ProvsAlgolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 40W
5.66.8