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- Extended 5W vs LE-4040 5W
Algolaser Extended 5W vs FoxAlien LE-4040 5W
What Extended 5W does better (3) and where LE-4040 5W wins (0) — every spec side by side.
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3.2Power & cutting3.2
6.2Precision2.5
7.7Work area6.7
4.9Safety3.2
8.4Features & ease of use2.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Extended 5WLE-4040 5W
| Extended 5W | LE-4040 5W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 146 mm | 230 mm | −84 mm |
| Width | 642 mm | 640 mm | +2 mm |
| Depth | 602 mm | 580 mm | +22 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Extended 5W better than LE-4040 5W?
- Air assistYes · LE-4040 5W: No
- Built-in cameraYes · LE-4040 5W: No
- Wi-FiYes · LE-4040 5W: No
Why is LE-4040 5W better than Extended 5W?
LE-4040 5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.
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 | 455 nm | — |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 400 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 1,600 cm² | 1,600 cm² |
| Max workpiece height | — | 30 mm |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | — |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 200 mm/s | — |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.08 mm | — |
| Positioning accuracy | — | 0.1 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | No |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | No |
| Built-in camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | — |
| Offline engraving (no computer) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | SD / USB drive | USB |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| SD / TF card | Yes | — |
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | LightBurn, LaserGRBL, Candle |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 642 mm | 640 mm |
| Depth | 602 mm | 580 mm |
| Height | 146 mm | 230 mm |
| Weight | 4.3 kg | — |
| Rated power consumption | 120 W | — |
