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Algolaser MK3 20W vs Ortur R2 20W

What MK3 20W does better (0) and where R2 20W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser MK3 20W
Algolaser · 2026MK3 20W
7.9Score
0 advantages≈ US$560
vs
Ortur R2 20W
Ortur · 2025R2 20W
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$730
Higher score
7.7Power & cutting7.7
4.9Safety9.0
8.2Features & ease of use8.6

Why is MK3 20W better than R2 20W?

MK3 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is R2 20W 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
Ortur R2 20WOrtur R2 20W≈ US$7308.1
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power20 W20 W
Work area
Work area—300 × 210 mm
Work area width (X)—300 mm
Work area depth (Y)—210 mm
Work area (surface)—630 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—333 mm/s
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
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width—470 mm
Depth—400 mm
Height—214 mm
Weight—14.1 kg
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