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  3. AL1 1.6W vs 5 5.5W

Aufero AL1 1.6W vs NEJE 5 5.5W

What AL1 1.6W does better (0) and where 5 5.5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Aufero AL1 1.6W
Aufero · 2021AL1 1.6W
3.5Score
0 advantages≈ US$130
vs
NEJE 5 5.5W
NEJE · 20205 5.5W
4.1Score
1 advantage≈ US$180
Higher score
2.1Power & cutting3.8
3.2Safety3.2
3.4Features & ease of use3.9

Why is AL1 1.6W better than 5 5.5W?

AL1 1.6W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is 5 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
NEJE 5 5.5WNEJE 5 5.5W≈ US$1804.1
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 mm—
Work area width (X)180 mm—
Work area depth (Y)180 mm—
Work area (surface)324 cm²—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed83 mm/s—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Water cooling—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsNC, DXF, BMP, JPG, PNG, SVG—
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