AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed vs Creality Falcon2 40W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 40 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 435 mm | 400 × 415 mm |
| Max Speed | 12,000 mm/min | 25,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | No | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $599 | $1,069 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Weight | 19.4 kg | 7.68 kg |
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
Creality Falcon2 40W
What we like
- Most powerful open-frame Falcon2 diode array (8×5.5W)
- Cuts 20mm cork or thin 0.15mm stainless steel in a single pass
- Integrated, adjustable air assist
- Fast 25,000 mm/min rated speed
Watch out for
- Open frame at 40W is a real exposure risk without an added hood and glasses
- No camera or WiFi, manual focus only
- Price range overlaps confusingly with the enclosed Falcon2 Pro 22W
AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed
Creality Falcon2 40W
The AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed costs $599 (44% less) than the Creality Falcon2 40W, which is priced at $1,069.
The Creality Falcon2 40W has 75% more optical power (40W vs 10W).
The AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed offers a 5% larger work area (400 × 435 mm vs 400 × 415 mm).
The Creality Falcon2 40W has a 52% higher maximum speed (25,000 mm/min vs 12,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed includes an enclosure, while Creality Falcon2 40W does not; Creality Falcon2 40W includes air assist, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed does not; AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed includes WiFi connectivity, while Creality Falcon2 40W does not; Creality Falcon2 40W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed does not.