Alternatives to Algolaser Alpha MK2 20W
10 diode laser engravers at a similar price that compete with the Alpha MK2 20W — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the Alpha MK2 20W
Same price ≈ US$580
- Laser output power 36 W vs 20 W
- Laser spot size 0.1 mm vs 0.16 mm
- Built-in camera
- Max engraving / travel speed 400 mm/s vs 500 mm/s
22% pricier ≈ US$730
- Enclosed (fully covered)
- Flame / fire detection
- Work area (surface) 630 cm² vs 1,640 cm²
- Max engraving / travel speed 333 mm/s vs 500 mm/s
28% pricier ≈ US$770
- Enclosed (fully covered)
- Max engraving / travel speed 800 mm/s vs 500 mm/s
- Laser spot size 0.1 mm vs 0.16 mm
- Air assist
10% cheaper ≈ US$540
- Work area (surface) 3,360 cm² vs 1,640 cm²
- Work area depth (Y) 800 mm vs 410 mm
- Work area width (X) 420 mm vs 400 mm
- Built-in camera
7% cheaper ≈ US$560
- Autofocus / auto height
- Laser output power 22 W vs 20 W
- Work area (surface) 1,764 cm² vs 1,640 cm²
- Weight 7 kg vs 6.5 kg
11% pricier ≈ US$660
- Enclosed (fully covered)
- Max engraving / travel speed 667 mm/s vs 500 mm/s
- Laser spot size 0.13 mm vs 0.16 mm
- Work area (surface) 1,600 cm² vs 1,640 cm²
- Work area depth (Y) 400 mm vs 410 mm
12% cheaper ≈ US$530
- Laser spot size 0.06 mm vs 0.16 mm
- Enclosed (fully covered)
- Max engraving / travel speed 600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s
- Work area (surface) 946 cm² vs 1,640 cm²
- Built-in camera