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- Pixi Red 3W vs C1 Mini 3W
Algolaser Pixi Red 3W vs Sculpfun C1 Mini 3W
What Pixi Red 3W does better (3) and where C1 Mini 3W wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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2.5Power & cutting2.5
9.4Precision9.4
2.3Work area3.7
8.5Safety3.1
8.2Features & ease of use2.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Pixi Red 3WC1 Mini 3W
| Pixi Red 3W | C1 Mini 3W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 196 mm | 140 mm | +56 mm |
| Width | 265 mm | 290 mm | −25 mm |
| Depth | 214 mm | 250 mm | −36 mm |
| Weight | 3.8 kg | 1.1 kg | +2.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Pixi Red 3W better than C1 Mini 3W?
- Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · C1 Mini 3W: No
- Air assistYes · C1 Mini 3W: No
- Built-in cameraYes · C1 Mini 3W: No
Why is C1 Mini 3W better than Pixi Red 3W?
- Work area (surface)100 cm² vs 195 cm²+95%
- Weight3.8 kg vs 1.1 kg3.5×
- Work area width (X)100 mm vs 150 mm+50%
- Work area depth (Y)100 mm vs 130 mm+30%
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 | — |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 3 W | 3 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 100 × 100 mm | 150 × 130 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 100 mm | 150 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 100 mm | 130 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 100 cm² | 195 cm² |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | — |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 100 mm/s | — |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.04 mm | 0.04 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | Yes | 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 | Yes |
| Touchscreen / control panel | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | — | USB |
| Wi-Fi | — | No |
| USB | — | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 265 mm | 290 mm |
| Depth | 214 mm | 250 mm |
| Height | 196 mm | 140 mm |
| Weight | 3.8 kg | 1.1 kg |
