AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed vs AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 450 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 440 × 415 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Max Speed | 30,000 mm/min | 15,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $929 | $529 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 6 kg |
Pros & Cons
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 MK3 20W
What we like
- Widest power range of the DIY KIT family (8W/15W/20W)
- Newest generation — likely incorporates build-quality refinements over MK2
- Rotary compatible
- Competitively priced for the power on offer
Watch out for
- Newly released — limited independent long-term reviews available
- Exact speed, connectivity, and camera specs not confirmed from AlgoLaser's text content — verify before publishing
- Open frame, no enclosure standard
Compatible Materials
AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubber
AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubber
The AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W costs $529 (43% less) than the AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed, which is priced at $929.
Both machines share the same 20W optical power rating.
The AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed offers a 12% larger work area (440 × 415 mm vs 400 × 400 mm).
The AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed has a 50% higher maximum speed (30,000 mm/min vs 15,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed includes an enclosure, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W does not; AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed includes air assist, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W does not.