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Algolaser MK2 Extended 10W vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 11W

What MK2 Extended 10W does better (1) and where S30 Ultra 11W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser MK2 Extended 10W
Algolaser · 2024MK2 Extended 10W
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ US$390
vs
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 11W
Sculpfun · 2023S30 Ultra 11W
8.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$400
Higher score
5.7Power & cutting6.5
4.4Precision6.7
8.8Work area9.4
4.9Safety5.6
8.4Features & ease of use6.9

Why is MK2 Extended 10W better than S30 Ultra 11W?

  1. Built-in cameraYes · S30 Ultra 11W: No

Why is S30 Ultra 11W better than MK2 Extended 10W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,740 cm² vs 3,510 cm²2×
  2. Laser output power10 W vs 11 W+10%
  3. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 590 mm+48%
  4. Work area depth (Y)435 mm vs 595 mm+37%
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
Frame material—Aluminium
Laser power
Laser output power10 W11 W
Work area
Work area400 × 435 mm590 × 595 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm590 mm
Work area depth (Y)435 mm595 mm
Work area (surface)1,740 cm²3,510 cm²
Work-area extension kitYesYes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed200 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.005 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
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 supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-FiUSB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width668 mm—
Depth602 mm—
Height178 mm—
Weight4.7 kg—
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