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- MK2 10W vs MK3 8W
Algolaser MK2 10W vs Algolaser MK3 8W
What MK2 10W does better (1) and where MK3 8W wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Why is MK2 10W better than MK3 8W?
- Laser output power10 W vs 8 W+25%
Why is MK3 8W better than MK2 10W?
MK3 8W 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 |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 10 W | 8 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | No |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen / control panel | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Compatible software | LightBurn | LightBurn |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
