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Algolaser MK2 Extended 10W vs SainSmart Jinsoku LC-60A 5.5W

What MK2 Extended 10W does better (5) and where Jinsoku LC-60A 5.5W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser MK2 Extended 10W
Algolaser · 2024MK2 Extended 10W
6.6Score
5 advantages≈ US$390
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SainSmart Jinsoku LC-60A 5.5W
SainSmart · 2021Jinsoku LC-60A 5.5W
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$380
5.7Power & cutting3.8
4.4Speed3.5
8.8Work area9.3
4.9Safety6.9
8.4Features & ease of use4.6

Why is MK2 Extended 10W better than Jinsoku LC-60A 5.5W?

  1. Laser output power10 W vs 5.5 W+82%
  2. Built-in cameraYes · Jinsoku LC-60A 5.5W: No
  3. Max engraving / travel speed200 mm/s vs 167 mm/s+20%
  4. Wi-FiYes · Jinsoku LC-60A 5.5W: No
  5. Weight4.7 kg vs 6 kg+28%

Why is Jinsoku LC-60A 5.5W better than MK2 Extended 10W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,740 cm² vs 3,600 cm²2.1×
  2. Flame / fire detectionNo · MK2 Extended 10W: Yes
  3. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 600 mm+50%
  4. Work area depth (Y)435 mm vs 600 mm+38%
Specifications

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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 W5.5 W
Work area
Work area400 × 435 mm600 × 600 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm600 mm
Work area depth (Y)435 mm600 mm
Work area (surface)1,740 cm²3,600 cm²
Max workpiece height—135 mm
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed200 mm/s167 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-FiUSB
Wi-FiYesNo
USBYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—NC, BMP, JPG, PNG, DXF
Size & power
Width668 mm—
Depth602 mm—
Height178 mm—
Weight4.7 kg6 kg
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