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Algolaser MK2 Extended 10W vs Wainlux K8 Mini 10W

What MK2 Extended 10W does better (4) and where K8 Mini 10W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser MK2 Extended 10W
Algolaser · 2024MK2 Extended 10W
6.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$390
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Wainlux K8 Mini 10W
Wainlux · 2023K8 Mini 10W
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$400
5.7Power & cutting4.8
4.4Precision6.2
8.8Work area2.9
4.9Safety9.6
8.4Features & ease of use5.2

Why is MK2 Extended 10W better than K8 Mini 10W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,740 cm² vs 169 cm²10.3×
  2. Air assistYes · K8 Mini 10W: No
  3. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 130 mm3.1×
  4. Work area depth (Y)435 mm vs 130 mm3.3×

Why is K8 Mini 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

Wainlux K8 Mini 10WWainlux K8 Mini 10W≈ US$4006.1
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 W10 W
Work area
Work area400 × 435 mm130 × 130 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm130 mm
Work area depth (Y)435 mm130 mm
Work area (surface)1,740 cm²169 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed200 mm/s—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—8 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.08 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Exhaust fan—Yes
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi—
Wi-FiYes—
USBYes—
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width668 mm—
Depth602 mm—
Height178 mm—
Weight4.7 kg—
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