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- Pixi Red 3W vs Pixi Red 5W
Algolaser Pixi Red 3W vs Algolaser Pixi Red 5W
What Pixi Red 3W does better (0) and where Pixi Red 5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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2.5Power & cutting3.2
2.5Speed2.5
9.4Precision9.4
2.3Work area2.3
8.5Safety8.5
8.2Features & ease of use8.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Pixi Red 3WPixi Red 5W
| Pixi Red 3W | Pixi Red 5W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 196 mm | 196 mm | = |
| Width | 265 mm | 265 mm | = |
| Depth | 214 mm | 214 mm | = |
| Weight | 3.8 kg | 3.8 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Pixi Red 3W better than Pixi Red 5W?
Pixi Red 3W has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Pixi Red 5W better than Pixi Red 3W?
- Laser output power3 W vs 5 W+67%
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 |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | 450 nm |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 3 W | 5 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 100 × 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 100 cm² | 100 cm² |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | Yes |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 100 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.04 mm | 0.04 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | Yes | Yes |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen / control panel | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 265 mm | 265 mm |
| Depth | 214 mm | 214 mm |
| Height | 196 mm | 196 mm |
| Weight | 3.8 kg | 3.8 kg |
