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Algolaser MK2 10W vs Longer Ray5 10W

What MK2 10W does better (1) and where Ray5 10W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser MK2 10W
Algolaser · 2024MK2 10W
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$290
Higher score
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Longer Ray5 10W
Longer · 2022Ray5 10W
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ US$240
5.7Power & cutting6.8
4.9Safety4.3
8.7Features & ease of use6.2

Why is MK2 10W better than Ray5 10W?

  1. Built-in cameraYes · Ray5 10W: No

Why is Ray5 10W better than MK2 10W?

  1. Flame / fire detectionNo · MK2 10W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Algolaser MK2 10WAlgolaser MK2 10W≈ US$2906.4
Longer Ray5 10WLonger Ray5 10W≈ US$2406.1
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—460 nm
Laser power
Laser output power10 W10 W
Work area
Work area—385 × 385 mm
Work area width (X)—385 mm
Work area depth (Y)—385 mm
Work area (surface)—1,482 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—400 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—30 mm
Precision
Laser spot size—0.15 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Laser safety class—Class 4 (open beam)
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB drive
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
SD / TF card—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, SVG, AI
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