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Algolaser MK3 20W vs AtomStack Atelier

What MK3 20W does better (2) and where Atelier wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser MK3 20W
Algolaser · 2026MK3 20W
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ US$560
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AtomStack Atelier
AtomStack · 2025Atelier
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$600
7.7Power & cutting6.7
4.9Safety9.0
8.2Features & ease of use6.6

Why is MK3 20W better than Atelier?

  1. Laser output power20 W vs 12 W+67%
  2. Air assistYes · Atelier: No

Why is Atelier better than MK3 20W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · MK3 20W: Yes
  2. Flame / fire detectionNo · MK3 20W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Algolaser MK3 20WAlgolaser MK3 20W≈ US$5607.9
AtomStack AtelierAtomStack Atelier≈ US$6007.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power20 W12 W
Work area
Work area—120 × 120 mm
Work area width (X)—120 mm
Work area depth (Y)—120 mm
Work area (surface)—144 cm²
Conveyor / roll feeder support—Yes
Work-area extension kitYes—
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Exhaust fan—Yes
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, AtomStack Studio
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width—196 mm
Depth—201 mm
Height—350 mm
Weight—3.5 kg
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