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AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed vs Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W

AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed
$599
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Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W
$499
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Laser
TypeDiode LaserDiode Laser
Wavelength450 nm455 nm
Optical Power10 W20 W
Performance
Work Area400 × 435 mm370 × 360 mm
Max Speed12,000 mm/min18,000 mm/min
FocusManualManual
Features
EnclosureYesNo
Air AssistNoYes
Rotary CompatibleNoYes
WiFiYesNo
CameraNoNo
Physical
Approx. Price$599$499
Release Year20242023
Weight19.4 kg7.5 kg
Pros & Cons

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

Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W

What we like

  • Cuts up to 15mm pine in one pass
  • Air assist included standard
  • Expandable frame design
  • Good value for 20W output

Watch out for

  • Open frame — no enclosure safety
  • No WiFi connectivity
  • Requires proper ventilation for cutting
  • Heavier than smaller open-frame models
Compatible Materials

AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed

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Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W

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The Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W costs $499 (17% less) than the AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed, which is priced at $599.

The Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W has 50% more optical power (20W vs 10W).

The AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed offers a 23% larger work area (400 × 435 mm vs 370 × 360 mm).

The Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W has a 33% higher maximum speed (18,000 mm/min vs 12,000 mm/min).

Feature-wise, AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed includes an enclosure, while Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W does not; Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W includes air assist, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed does not; AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed includes WiFi connectivity, while Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W does not; Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed does not.