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Algolaser Extended 10W vs Wainlux K8 Mini 5W

What Extended 10W does better (5) and where K8 Mini 5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Extended 10W
Algolaser · 2024Extended 10W
7.0Score
5 advantages≈ US$370
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Wainlux K8 Mini 5W
Wainlux · 2023K8 Mini 5W
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ US$330
5.7Power & cutting3.5
6.2Precision6.2
7.7Work area2.9
4.9Safety9.6
8.4Features & ease of use5.2

Why is Extended 10W better than K8 Mini 5W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 169 cm²9.5×
  2. Laser output power10 W vs 5 W2×
  3. Air assistYes · K8 Mini 5W: No
  4. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 130 mm3.1×
  5. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 130 mm3.1×

Why is K8 Mini 5W better than Extended 10W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · Extended 10W: Yes
Specifications

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Wainlux K8 Mini 5WWainlux K8 Mini 5W≈ US$3305.6
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power10 W5 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm130 × 130 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm130 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm130 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²169 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed200 mm/s—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—8 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm0.08 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Exhaust fan—Yes
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)YesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsSD / USB drive—
Wi-FiYes—
USBYes—
SD / TF cardYes—
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width642 mm—
Depth602 mm—
Height182 mm—
Weight4.8 kg—
Rated power consumption120 W—
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