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Aufero AL2 2W vs Longer Ray5 mini 2.5W

What AL2 2W does better (1) and where Ray5 mini 2.5W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Aufero AL2 2W
Aufero · 2022AL2 2W
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ US$160
Higher score
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Longer Ray5 mini 2.5W
Longer · 2023Ray5 mini 2.5W
3.7Score
2 advantages≈ US$110
2.1Power & cutting2.3
4.9Safety5.6
4.4Features & ease of use4.2

Why is AL2 2W better than Ray5 mini 2.5W?

  1. Air assistYes · Ray5 mini 2.5W: No

Why is Ray5 mini 2.5W better than AL2 2W?

  1. Laser output power2 W vs 2.5 W+25%
  2. Wi-FiNo · AL2 2W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Aufero AL2 2WAufero AL2 2W≈ US$1603.8
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power2 W2.5 W
Work area
Work area—130 × 140 mm
Work area width (X)—130 mm
Work area depth (Y)—140 mm
Work area (surface)—182 cm²
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-FiNoYes
USBYesYes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible software—LightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatible—Yes
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