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Algolaser Pixi 5W vs Wainlux X1 5W

What Pixi 5W does better (2) and where X1 5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Pixi 5W
Algolaser · 2024Pixi 5W
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$230
vs
Wainlux X1 5W
Wainlux · 2024X1 5W
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ US$300
Higher score
3.2Power & cutting2.9
9.4Precision7.6
4.9Safety6.4
8.2Features & ease of use2.4

Why is Pixi 5W better than X1 5W?

  1. Air assistYes · X1 5W: No
  2. Built-in cameraYes · X1 5W: No

Why is X1 5W better than Pixi 5W?

  1. Flame / fire detectionNo · Pixi 5W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Algolaser Pixi 5WAlgolaser Pixi 5W≈ US$2304.6
Wainlux X1 5WWainlux X1 5W≈ US$3005.1
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 W5 W
Work area
Work area100 × 100 mm—
Work area width (X)100 mm—
Work area depth (Y)100 mm—
Work area (surface)100 cm²—
Work-area extension kitYesYes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed100 mm/s—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—6 mm
Max cutting depth – acrylic—5 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.04 mm—
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width265 mm—
Depth214 mm—
Height196 mm—
Weight3.8 kg—
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