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- MK3 20W vs M2 20W
Algolaser MK3 20W vs xTool M2 20W
What MK3 20W does better (0) and where M2 20W wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is MK3 20W better than M2 20W?
MK3 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is M2 20W better than MK3 20W?
- Enclosed (fully covered)No · MK3 20W: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm) | Blue diode (≈455 nm) |
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Gantry (XY rails) |
| Two laser sources | No | — |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | Yes |
| Laser safety class | — | Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed) |
| Flame / fire detection | No | — |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | — |
| Built-in camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | — |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen / control panel | Yes | — |
| Offline engraving (no computer) | — | Yes |
| Laser module option (CNC) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Compatible software | LightBurn | — |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | — |
