AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed vs AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 450 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 10 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 440 × 415 mm | 400 × 435 mm |
| Max Speed | 30,000 mm/min | 12,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | No |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $929 | $599 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 19.4 kg |
AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed
What we like
- Enclosure improves indoor air/fume containment and safety
- Same touchscreen smart features as the open-frame Alpha MK2
- Better suited to shared/indoor workspaces than the open-frame version
- Automatic air assist included
Watch out for
- Highest-priced 20W Alpha MK2 configuration
- Bulkier and heavier than the open-frame model
- Exact enclosure dimensions not published as text — verify before publishing
AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed
What we like
- Enclosed for safer, quieter indoor operation
- Same fixed 10W module as the open-frame MK2
- Rotary compatible
Watch out for
- Much heavier than the open-frame MK2 (enclosure adds significant weight)
- No smart features — still a manual-focus GRBL machine
- Priciest DIY KIT MK2 configuration
AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed
AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed
The AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed costs $599 (36% less) than the AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed, which is priced at $929.
The AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed has 50% more optical power (20W vs 10W).
The AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed offers a 5% larger work area (440 × 415 mm vs 400 × 435 mm).
The AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed has a 60% higher maximum speed (30,000 mm/min vs 12,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed includes air assist, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed does not; AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed includes rotary attachment compatibility, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed does not.