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Algolaser MK2 Extended 10W vs Longer B1 20W

What MK2 Extended 10W does better (3) and where B1 20W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser MK2 Extended 10W
Algolaser · 2024MK2 Extended 10W
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$390
vs
Longer B1 20W
Longer · 2023B1 20W
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$480
Higher score
5.7Power & cutting8.1
4.4Speed8.0
4.4Precision4.4
8.8Work area8.9
4.9Safety3.2
8.4Features & ease of use3.5

Why is MK2 Extended 10W better than B1 20W?

  1. Air assistYes · B1 20W: No
  2. Built-in cameraYes · B1 20W: No
  3. Wi-FiYes · B1 20W: No

Why is B1 20W better than MK2 Extended 10W?

  1. Laser output power10 W vs 20 W2×
  2. Max engraving / travel speed200 mm/s vs 600 mm/s3×
  3. Work area (surface)1,740 cm² vs 1,980 cm²+14%
  4. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 450 mm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Longer B1 20WLonger B1 20W≈ US$4808.1
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power10 W20 W
Work area
Work area400 × 435 mm450 × 440 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm450 mm
Work area depth (Y)435 mm440 mm
Work area (surface)1,740 cm²1,980 cm²
Work-area extension kitYesYes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed200 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—25 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.1 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-FiUSB, SD / USB drive
Wi-FiYesNo
USBYesYes
SD / TF card—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width668 mm—
Depth602 mm—
Height178 mm—
Weight4.7 kg—
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