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Algolaser Extended 10W vs Algolaser Extended 5W

What Extended 10W does better (1) and where Extended 5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Extended 10W
Algolaser · 2024Extended 10W
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ US$370
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Algolaser Extended 5W
Algolaser · 2024Extended 5W
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ US$290
5.7Power & cutting3.2
4.4Speed4.4
6.2Precision6.2
7.7Work area7.7
4.9Safety4.9
8.4Features & ease of use8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Extended 10WExtended 5W
642 × 182602642 × 146602
Extended 10WExtended 5WDifference
Height182 mm146 mm+36 mm
Width642 mm642 mm=
Depth602 mm602 mm=
Weight4.8 kg4.3 kg+0.5 kg

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

Why is Extended 10W better than Extended 5W?

  1. Laser output power10 W vs 5 W2×

Why is Extended 5W better than Extended 10W?

  1. Weight4.8 kg vs 4.3 kg+12%
Specifications

Side by side

General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power10 W5 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²1,600 cm²
Work-area extension kitYesYes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed200 mm/s200 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm0.08 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifierYesYes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)YesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsSD / USB driveSD / USB drive
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
SD / TF cardYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width642 mm642 mm
Depth602 mm602 mm
Height182 mm146 mm
Weight4.8 kg4.3 kg
Rated power consumption120 W120 W
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