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Algolaser MK2 Extended 10W vs Creality Falcon A1 10W

What MK2 Extended 10W does better (4) and where Falcon A1 10W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser MK2 Extended 10W
Algolaser · 2024MK2 Extended 10W
6.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$390
vs
Creality Falcon A1 10W
Creality · 2024Falcon A1 10W
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$520
Higher score
5.7Power & cutting4.9
4.4Precision6.2
8.8Work area5.8
4.9Safety7.4
8.4Features & ease of use8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

MK2 Extended 10WFalcon A1 10W
668 × 178602567 × 196468
MK2 Extended 10WFalcon A1 10WDifference
Height178 mm196 mm−18 mm
Width668 mm567 mm+101 mm
Depth602 mm468 mm+134 mm
Weight4.7 kg15.6 kg−10.9 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is MK2 Extended 10W better than Falcon A1 10W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,740 cm² vs 1,162 cm²+50%
  2. Weight4.7 kg vs 15.6 kg3.3×
  3. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 305 mm+31%
  4. Work area depth (Y)435 mm vs 381 mm+14%

Why is Falcon A1 10W better than MK2 Extended 10W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · MK2 Extended 10W: Yes
  2. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.08 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power10 W10 W
Work area
Work area400 × 435 mm305 × 381 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm305 mm
Work area depth (Y)435 mm381 mm
Work area (surface)1,740 cm²1,162 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed200 mm/s—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—6 mm
Max cutting depth – acrylic—10 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.08 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Lid interlock—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Exhaust fan—Yes
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi—
Wi-FiYes—
USBYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL, Falcon Design Space
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—JPG, PNG, BMP, SVG, DXF
Size & power
Width668 mm567 mm
Depth602 mm468 mm
Height178 mm196 mm
Weight4.7 kg15.6 kg
Rated power consumption—120 W
Input voltage—100–240 V
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