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Algolaser MK2 10W vs Wainlux X1 10W

What MK2 10W does better (2) and where X1 10W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser MK2 10W
Algolaser · 2024MK2 10W
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$290
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Wainlux X1 10W
Wainlux · 2024X1 10W
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ US$350
5.7Power & cutting4.5
4.9Safety6.4
8.7Features & ease of use2.4

Why is MK2 10W better than X1 10W?

  1. Air assistYes · X1 10W: No
  2. Built-in cameraYes · X1 10W: No

Why is X1 10W better than MK2 10W?

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

Side by side

Algolaser MK2 10WAlgolaser MK2 10W≈ US$2906.4
Wainlux X1 10WWainlux X1 10W≈ US$3505.8
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power10 W10 W
Work area
Work-area extension kitYesYes
Speed & cutting
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—6 mm
Max cutting depth – acrylic—5 mm
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
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