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Aufero AL3 5W vs Wainlux K8 Mini 5W

What AL3 5W does better (1) and where K8 Mini 5W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Aufero AL3 5W
Aufero · 2025AL3 5W
1 advantage≈ US$260
vs
Wainlux K8 Mini 5W
Wainlux · 2023K8 Mini 5W
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ US$330
Higher score
3.2Power & cutting3.5

Why is AL3 5W better than K8 Mini 5W?

  1. Air assistYes · K8 Mini 5W: No

Why is K8 Mini 5W better than AL3 5W?

K8 Mini 5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Aufero AL3 5WAufero AL3 5W≈ US$260
Wainlux K8 Mini 5WWainlux K8 Mini 5W≈ US$3305.6
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 W5 W
Work area
Work area—130 × 130 mm
Work area width (X)—130 mm
Work area depth (Y)—130 mm
Work area (surface)—169 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—8 mm
Precision
Laser spot size—0.08 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)—Yes
Flame / fire detection—No
Exhaust fan—Yes
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in camera—Yes
Autofocus / auto height—No
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
Phone app control—Yes
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