AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed vs Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 40 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 440 × 415 mm | 355 × 390 mm |
| Max Speed | 30,000 mm/min | 36,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $929 | $1,649 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 19.6 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
Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W
What we like
- Autofocus plus higher 40W power in one package
- Cuts 20mm basswood or colored acrylic in a single pass
- Enclosed Class 1 design with camera and air assist standard
Watch out for
- Not compatible with the 1.6W fine-detail bonus module that base Pro 40W supports
- Smaller work area than the base (non-S) Pro 40W
- No WiFi
Compatible Materials
AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed
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Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W
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The AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed costs $929 (44% less) than the Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W, which is priced at $1,649.
The Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W has 50% more optical power (40W vs 20W).
The AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed offers a 24% larger work area (440 × 415 mm vs 355 × 390 mm).
The Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W has a 17% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 30,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon2 Pro S 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 S 40W does not.