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Algolaser Pixi 5W vs Sculpfun C1 Mini 6W

What Pixi 5W does better (2) and where C1 Mini 6W wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Pixi 5W
Algolaser · 2024Pixi 5W
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$230
vs
Sculpfun C1 Mini 6W
Sculpfun · 2025C1 Mini 6W
5.6Score
5 advantages≈ US$150
Higher score
3.2Power & cutting4.1
9.4Precision9.4
2.3Work area3.5
4.9Safety3.2
8.2Features & ease of use2.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixi 5WC1 Mini 6W
265 × 196214290 × 140250
Pixi 5WC1 Mini 6WDifference
Height196 mm140 mm+56 mm
Width265 mm290 mm−25 mm
Depth214 mm250 mm−36 mm
Weight3.8 kg1.1 kg+2.7 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixi 5W better than C1 Mini 6W?

  1. Air assistYes · C1 Mini 6W: No
  2. Built-in cameraYes · C1 Mini 6W: No

Why is C1 Mini 6W better than Pixi 5W?

  1. Work area (surface)100 cm² vs 195 cm²+95%
  2. Laser output power5 W vs 6 W+20%
  3. Weight3.8 kg vs 1.1 kg3.5×
  4. Work area width (X)100 mm vs 150 mm+50%
  5. Work area depth (Y)100 mm vs 130 mm+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Algolaser Pixi 5WAlgolaser Pixi 5W≈ US$2304.6
Sculpfun C1 Mini 6WSculpfun C1 Mini 6W≈ US$1505.6
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength450 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power5 W6 W
Work area
Work area100 × 100 mm150 × 130 mm
Work area width (X)100 mm150 mm
Work area depth (Y)100 mm130 mm
Work area (surface)100 cm²195 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed100 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.04 mm0.04 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB
Wi-Fi—No
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width265 mm290 mm
Depth214 mm250 mm
Height196 mm140 mm
Weight3.8 kg1.1 kg
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