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Algolaser MK3 8W vs Algolaser Pixi Red 10W

What MK3 8W does better (0) and where Pixi Red 10W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser MK3 8W
Algolaser · 2026MK3 8W
5.8Score
0 advantages≈ US$260
vs
Algolaser Pixi Red 10W
Algolaser · 2026Pixi Red 10W
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$270
Higher score
4.6Power & cutting5.7
4.9Safety8.6
8.2Features & ease of use8.2

Why is MK3 8W better than Pixi Red 10W?

MK3 8W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Pixi Red 10W better than MK3 8W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · MK3 8W: Yes
  2. Laser output power8 W vs 10 W+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Algolaser MK3 8WAlgolaser MK3 8W≈ US$2605.8
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—450 nm
Laser power
Laser output power8 W10 W
Work area
Work area—100 × 100 mm
Work area width (X)—100 mm
Work area depth (Y)—100 mm
Work area (surface)—100 cm²
Work-area extension kitYesYes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—100 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size—0.04 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifierYesYes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYesYes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width—265 mm
Depth—214 mm
Height—196 mm
Weight—3.8 kg
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