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Elegoo PHECDA 10W vs Wainlux K8 Mini 5W

What PHECDA 10W does better (6) and where K8 Mini 5W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Elegoo PHECDA 10W
Elegoo · 2023PHECDA 10W
7.8Score
6 advantages≈ US$235
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Wainlux K8 Mini 5W
Wainlux · 2023K8 Mini 5W
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$330
4.8Power & cutting3.5
8.7Precision6.2
7.7Work area2.9
5.8Safety9.6
6.4Features & ease of use5.2

Why is PHECDA 10W better than K8 Mini 5W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 169 cm²9.5×
  2. Laser output power10 W vs 5 W2×
  3. Air assistYes · K8 Mini 5W: No
  4. Laser spot size0.06 mm vs 0.08 mm+33%
  5. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 130 mm3.1×
  6. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 130 mm3.1×

Why is K8 Mini 5W better than PHECDA 10W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · PHECDA 10W: Yes
  2. Built-in cameraNo · PHECDA 10W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Elegoo PHECDA 10WElegoo PHECDA 10W≈ US$2357.8
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
Wavelength455 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power10 W5 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm130 × 130 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm130 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm130 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²169 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed417 mm/s—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)8 mm8 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm0.08 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Exhaust fanYesYes
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, SD / USB drive—
Wi-FiYes—
USBYes—
SD / TF cardYes—
Phone app controlYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF—
Size & power
Width673 mm—
Depth660 mm—
Height190 mm—
Weight6.5 kg—
Rated power consumption55 W—
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