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- MK3 8W vs Kintix Hybrid 5W
Algolaser MK3 8W vs Genmitsu Kintix Hybrid 5W
What MK3 8W does better (3) and where Kintix Hybrid 5W wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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4.6Power & cutting3.2
4.9Safety7.4
8.2Features & ease of use6.2
Why is MK3 8W better than Kintix Hybrid 5W?
- Laser output power8 W vs 5 W+60%
- Air assistYes · Kintix Hybrid 5W: No
- Built-in cameraYes · Kintix Hybrid 5W: No
Why is Kintix Hybrid 5W better than MK3 8W?
- Enclosed (fully covered)No · MK3 8W: Yes
- Autofocus / auto heightNo · MK3 8W: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm) | Blue diode (≈455 nm) |
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Galvo (scanning mirrors) |
| Two laser sources | No | No |
| Wavelength | — | 455 nm |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 8 W | 5 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | — | 200 × 100 mm |
| Work area width (X) | — | 200 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | — | 100 mm |
| Work area (surface) | — | 200 cm² |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | — |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | — | 1,500 mm/s |
| Precision | ||
| Positioning accuracy | — | 0.01 mm |
| Linear rails | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | Yes |
| Laser safety class | — | Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed) |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Emergency stop button | — | Yes |
| Lid interlock | — | Yes |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | No |
| Built-in camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | Yes |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen / control panel | Yes | — |
| Offline engraving (no computer) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | — | USB, Wi-Fi, SD / USB drive |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| USB | — | Yes |
| SD / TF card | — | Yes |
| Phone app control | — | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn | LightBurn |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| File formats | — | JPG, BMP, PNG, SVG, DXF, PLT, HPGL |
| Size & power | ||
| Rated power consumption | — | 60 W |
