AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed vs Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 40 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 440 × 415 mm | 400 × 415 mm |
| Max Speed | 30,000 mm/min | 36,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $929 | $1,599 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 18.56 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
Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W
What we like
- Includes a bonus 1.6W fine-detail laser module (not bundled with the 22W)
- 600mm/s CoreXY speed with enclosed camera positioning
- Deep cutting power at 40W inside a Class 1 enclosure
- Air assist and multi-point safety monitoring standard
Watch out for
- No autofocus — manual leveling despite Pro branding
- No WiFi
- Pricier than the 22W tier for buyers who don't need the extra power
Compatible Materials
AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed
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Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W
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The AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed costs $929 (42% less) than the Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W, which is priced at $1,599.
The Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W has 50% more optical power (40W vs 20W).
The AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed offers a 9% larger work area (440 × 415 mm vs 400 × 415 mm).
The Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W has a 17% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 30,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W includes a camera, while AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed does not; AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed includes WiFi connectivity, while Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W does not.