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Aufero AL1 1.6W vs Aufero AL1 5.5W

What AL1 1.6W does better (0) and where AL1 5.5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Aufero AL1 1.6W
Aufero · 2021AL1 1.6W
3.5Score
0 advantages≈ US$130
vs
Aufero AL1 5.5W
Aufero · 2021AL1 5.5W
3.7Score
1 advantage≈ US$210
Higher score
2.1Power & cutting3.8
2.2Speed2.2
4.4Work area4.4
3.2Safety3.2
3.4Features & ease of use3.4

Why is AL1 1.6W better than AL1 5.5W?

AL1 1.6W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is AL1 5.5W better than AL1 1.6W?

  1. Laser output power1.6 W vs 5.5 W3.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Aufero AL1 1.6WAufero AL1 1.6W≈ US$1303.5
Aufero AL1 5.5WAufero AL1 5.5W≈ US$2103.7
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power1.6 W5.5 W
Work area
Work area180 × 180 mm180 × 180 mm
Work area width (X)180 mm180 mm
Work area depth (Y)180 mm180 mm
Work area (surface)324 cm²324 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed83 mm/s83 mm/s
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsNC, DXF, BMP, JPG, PNG, SVGNC, DXF, BMP, JPG, PNG, SVG
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