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- MK3 8W vs AL3 5W
Algolaser MK3 8W vs Aufero AL3 5W
What MK3 8W does better (1) and where AL3 5W wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Why is MK3 8W better than AL3 5W?
- Laser output power8 W vs 5 W+60%
Why is AL3 5W better than MK3 8W?
AL3 5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.
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 | No |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 8 W | 5 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | — |
| Flame / fire detection | No | — |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | Yes | — |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | — |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen / control panel | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Compatible software | LightBurn | — |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | — |
