AlgoLaser Delta 22W vs AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 450 nm |
| Optical Power | 22 W | 10 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 415 × 440 mm | 400 × 435 mm |
| Max Speed | 30,000 mm/min | 12,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | No |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $499 | $599 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 19.4 kg |
Pros & Cons
AlgoLaser Delta 22W
What we like
- Touchscreen offline control — no computer required
- Built-in AI camera for material recognition and auto-positioning
- WiFi + AlgoLaser App connectivity
- Very fast engraving speeds for a diode machine
- LightBurn compatible
Watch out for
- Open frame — no enclosure included
- Superseded by the newer Alpha MK2 line
- 22W limits cutting to thin materials
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
Compatible Materials
AlgoLaser Delta 22W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubber
AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubber
The AlgoLaser Delta 22W costs $499 (17% less) than the AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed, which is priced at $599.
The AlgoLaser Delta 22W has 55% more optical power (22W vs 10W).
The AlgoLaser Delta 22W offers a 5% larger work area (415 × 440 mm vs 400 × 435 mm).
The AlgoLaser Delta 22W has a 60% higher maximum speed (30,000 mm/min vs 12,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed includes an enclosure, while AlgoLaser Delta 22W does not; AlgoLaser Delta 22W includes air assist, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed does not; AlgoLaser Delta 22W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed does not.