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- MK3 8W vs TS1 Mini
Algolaser MK3 8W vs Two Trees TS1 Mini
What MK3 8W does better (2) and where TS1 Mini wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Why is MK3 8W better than TS1 Mini?
- Air assistYes · TS1 Mini: No
- Built-in cameraYes · TS1 Mini: No
Why is TS1 Mini better than MK3 8W?
TS1 Mini 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 | — |
| Work area | ||
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | — |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | — | 50 mm/s |
| Precision | ||
| Positioning accuracy | — | 0.05 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | No |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | No |
| 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 |
| File formats | — | NC, G-code |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | — | 157 mm |
| Depth | — | 157 mm |
| Height | — | 167 mm |
| Weight | — | 1 kg |
| Input voltage | — | 100–240 V |
