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- MK2 10W vs L8 20W
Algolaser MK2 10W vs Wainlux L8 20W
What MK2 10W does better (1) and where L8 20W wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Why is MK2 10W better than L8 20W?
- Built-in cameraYes · L8 20W: No
Why is L8 20W better than MK2 10W?
- Laser output power10 W vs 20 W2×
- Enclosed (fully covered)No · MK2 10W: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm) | Blue diode (≈455 nm) |
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Galvo (scanning mirrors) |
| Two laser sources | No | No |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 10 W | 20 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | Yes |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | — | 667 mm/s |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | Yes |
| Laser safety class | — | Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed) |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Emergency stop button | — | Yes |
| Lid interlock | — | Yes |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | — |
| Laser shield / filter cover | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Compatible software | LightBurn | LightBurn |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
