AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W vs Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 400 mm | 370 × 360 mm |
| Max Speed | 15,000 mm/min | 18,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | No |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $529 | $499 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Weight | 6 kg | 7.5 kg |
Pros & Cons
AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W
What we like
- Widest power range of the DIY KIT family (8W/15W/20W)
- Newest generation — likely incorporates build-quality refinements over MK2
- Rotary compatible
- Competitively priced for the power on offer
Watch out for
- Newly released — limited independent long-term reviews available
- Exact speed, connectivity, and camera specs not confirmed from AlgoLaser's text content — verify before publishing
- Open frame, no enclosure standard
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 MK3 20W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubber
Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
The Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W costs $499 (6% less) than the AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W, which is priced at $529.
Both machines share the same 20W optical power rating.
The AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W offers a 17% larger work area (400 × 400 mm vs 370 × 360 mm).
The Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W has a 17% higher maximum speed (18,000 mm/min vs 15,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W includes air assist, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W does not; AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W includes WiFi connectivity, while Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W does not.