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Aufero AL2 5.5W vs Genmitsu LE5040

What AL2 5.5W does better (1) and where LE5040 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Aufero AL2 5.5W
Aufero · 2022AL2 5.5W
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$200
vs
Genmitsu LE5040
Genmitsu · 2019LE5040
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ US$220
Higher score
3.8Power & cutting3.8
4.9Safety3.2
4.4Features & ease of use2.2

Why is AL2 5.5W better than LE5040?

  1. Air assistYes · LE5040: No

Why is LE5040 better than AL2 5.5W?

LE5040 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Aufero AL2 5.5WAufero AL2 5.5W≈ US$2004.5
Genmitsu LE5040Genmitsu LE5040≈ US$2205.0
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power5.5 W5.5 W
Work area
Work area—500 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)—500 mm
Work area depth (Y)—400 mm
Work area (surface)—2,000 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—167 mm/s
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB
Wi-FiNoNo
USBYesYes
Compatible software—LaserGRBL, Candle
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