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Aufero AL3 20W vs Wainlux Z3

What AL3 20W does better (2) and where Z3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Aufero AL3 20W
Aufero · 2025AL3 20W
2 advantages≈ US$600
vs
Wainlux Z3
Wainlux · 2023Z3
4.0Score
0 advantages≈ US$720
Higher score
7.7Power & cutting2.9

Why is AL3 20W better than Z3?

  1. Laser output power20 W vs 4.5 W4.4×
  2. Air assistYes · Z3: No

Why is Z3 better than AL3 20W?

Z3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Aufero AL3 20WAufero AL3 20W≈ US$600
Wainlux Z3Wainlux Z3≈ US$7204.0
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power20 W4.5 W
Work area
Work area—80 × 80 mm
Work area width (X)—80 mm
Work area depth (Y)—80 mm
Work area (surface)—64 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—600 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.05 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)—No
Flame / fire detection—No
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in camera—No
Autofocus / auto height—No
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—SD / USB drive
SD / TF card—Yes
Size & power
Width—220 mm
Depth—130 mm
Height—220 mm
Weight—2.4 kg
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