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- MK3 8W vs Ray2 15W
Algolaser MK3 8W vs Longer Ray2 15W
What MK3 8W does better (1) and where Ray2 15W wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Why is MK3 8W better than Ray2 15W?
- Built-in cameraYes · Ray2 15W: No
Why is Ray2 15W better than MK3 8W?
- Laser output power8 W vs 15 W+88%
- Enclosed (fully covered)No · MK3 8W: 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 | No |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 8 W | 15 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | — | 130 × 110 mm |
| Work area width (X) | — | 130 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | — | 110 mm |
| Work area (surface) | — | 143 cm² |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | — |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | — | 200 mm/s |
| Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass) | — | 10 mm |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | — | 0.06 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | Yes |
| Laser safety class | — | Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed) |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen / control panel | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Compatible software | LightBurn | LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
