Laser engraver software and bed size: which of AlgoLaser, Longer and AEON fits the files and pieces you make
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The buying question this page answers: Software and work area: which machine fits the files and sizes you plan to make?
Two practical questions decide a lot before power or price does: will the machine accept the design software you already use, and will your largest piece fit on it. This page collects the software, operating systems and working area each maker lists; the AEON machine uses a different laser source and sits in a separate price tier, so it is included for its software and bed size only.
Comparison
| Criterion | AlgoLaser (diode laser engravers: Alpha MK2, DIY KIT, Pixi) | LONGER (diode laser engravers Ray5 / Ray7 / B1 / Nano, plus UV and 3D printers) | AEON Laser USA (desktop and pro CO2 lasers: MIRA 5S / 6X / 7S / 9S, NOVA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Alpha MK2 Diode Laser Engraver[1] | Longer Ray5 Laser Engraver 5W/10W/20W[2] | AEON Laser MIRA 5S CO₂ Desktop Laser Cutter & Engraver[3] |
| Supported software | AlgoLaser APP / Lightburn / LaserGRBL (Support Systems: Android / iOS / iPad / Windows / macOS)[4] | Compatible with Lightburn, LaserGRBL, and LaserBurn (Windows and macOS systems)[2] | LightBurn and RDWorks Compatible[5] |
| Working area | 400mm*410mm (20W); 400mm*386mm (40W)[4] | 400×400mm (15.75x15.75inch) (5W, 10W); 400×365mm (15.75x14.37inch) (20W); 385×385mm (15.16x15.16inch) (40W); page also says 'base 400 x 365mm (15.75*14.37inch), expanding to 850 x 850mm(33.46*33.46inch)'[6] | Bed Size D:11-3/4″ x W:19-3/4″[5] |
| Laser type | Diode Laser (Laser Wavelength 450±5nm)[4] | Diode Laser (Laser Length 450nm)[6] | CO₂ laser: 45W CO₂ Glass Tube (10,000 Hour Lifespan) or 30W CO₂ Metal RF Tube (18,000 Hour Lifespan)[5] |
| Reference price | 629 USD [7] | 159.99 USD [8] | 4999 USD [9] |
| Price history | Price history not collected | Price history not collected | Price history not collected |
Who it fits
AlgoLaser (diode laser engravers: Alpha MK2, DIY KIT, Pixi)
- Makers who want to send jobs from a phone or tablet as well as a computer: the spec table lists AlgoLaser APP, Lightburn and LaserGRBL, with support systems Android, iOS, iPad, Windows and macOS.[4]
LONGER (diode laser engravers Ray5 / Ray7 / B1 / Nano, plus UV and 3D printers)
- Makers who design on a desktop computer: the Ray5 description says it is compatible with Lightburn, LaserGRBL and LaserBurn on Windows and macOS systems.[2]
AEON Laser USA (desktop and pro CO2 lasers: MIRA 5S / 6X / 7S / 9S, NOVA)
- Shops already working in LightBurn or RDWorks: AEON lists the MIRA 5S as LightBurn and RDWorks compatible, with a bed of D: 11-3/4″ x W: 19-3/4″.[5]
When not to buy
AlgoLaser (diode laser engravers: Alpha MK2, DIY KIT, Pixi)
- A poor fit for pieces larger than its listed working space, 400mm*410mm on the 20W version and 400mm*386mm on the 40W version; our sources record no expansion option for this model.[4]
LONGER (diode laser engravers Ray5 / Ray7 / B1 / Nano, plus UV and 3D printers)
- A poor fit if you want to run the machine from a phone or tablet app: the compatibility statement names Windows and macOS systems only.[2]
Key differences
General
- LightBurn appears on all three lists; after that they part ways: AlgoLaser adds its own AlgoLaser APP and LaserGRBL, Longer adds LaserGRBL and LaserBurn, and AEON adds RDWorks.[4][2][5]
- Working area is published differently: both diode makers give a figure per power module in millimetres, Longer adding inches, while AEON gives a single bed size in inches.[4][6][5]
- Measure the biggest item you expect to make and compare it with the working area of the exact version you would order, not the headline figure, since the area changes between modules.
Limitations
AlgoLaser (diode laser engravers: Alpha MK2, DIY KIT, Pixi)
- Choosing the stronger module costs some depth of bed: the 40W version lists 400mm*386mm against 400mm*410mm for the 20W.[4]
LONGER (diode laser engravers Ray5 / Ray7 / B1 / Nano, plus UV and 3D printers)
- Two area figures appear for the same machine: the spec table gives 400×365mm (15.75x14.37inch) for the 20W module, and the page also says the base expands to 850 x 850mm, which belongs to the Large Format Expansion Kit; our sources do not record that kit's price or contents.[6]
- The software list comes from the product description rather than a spec table, and our sources do not say which features each program supports on this machine; check with Longer if you depend on a particular program.
AEON Laser USA (desktop and pro CO2 lasers: MIRA 5S / 6X / 7S / 9S, NOVA)
- AEON publishes one bed size in inches for both tube options and gives no millimetre figure, so convert it yourself before checking your files.[5]
Sources
- AlgoLaser (diode laser engravers: Alpha MK2, DIY KIT, Pixi) — Product title (all variants) · AlgoLaser (diode laser engravers: Alpha MK2, DIY KIT, Pixi) · accessed 2026-10-22 · scope: Product title (all variants)
- LONGER (diode laser engravers Ray5 / Ray7 / B1 / Nano, plus UV and 3D printers) — Product title (all variants) · LONGER (diode laser engravers Ray5 / Ray7 / B1 / Nano, plus UV and 3D printers) · accessed 2026-10-22 · scope: Product title (all variants)
- AEON Laser USA (desktop and pro CO2 lasers: MIRA 5S / 6X / 7S / 9S, NOVA) — Product title (all variants) · AEON Laser USA (desktop and pro CO2 lasers: MIRA 5S / 6X / 7S / 9S, NOVA) · accessed 2026-10-22 · scope: Product title (all variants)
- AlgoLaser (diode laser engravers: Alpha MK2, DIY KIT, Pixi) — Spec table, 20W and 40W · AlgoLaser (diode laser engravers: Alpha MK2, DIY KIT, Pixi) · accessed 2026-10-22 · scope: Spec table, 20W and 40W
- AEON Laser USA (desktop and pro CO2 lasers: MIRA 5S / 6X / 7S / 9S, NOVA) — Configuration option / spec rows, both variants · AEON Laser USA (desktop and pro CO2 lasers: MIRA 5S / 6X / 7S / 9S, NOVA) · accessed 2026-10-22 · scope: Configuration option / spec rows, both variants
- LONGER (diode laser engravers Ray5 / Ray7 / B1 / Nano, plus UV and 3D printers) — Spec table, all module columns · LONGER (diode laser engravers Ray5 / Ray7 / B1 / Nano, plus UV and 3D printers) · accessed 2026-10-22 · scope: Spec table, all module columns
- AlgoLaser (diode laser engravers: Alpha MK2, DIY KIT, Pixi) — giá gói trả phí rẻ nhất (USD) · AlgoLaser (diode laser engravers: Alpha MK2, DIY KIT, Pixi) · accessed 2026-10-22 · scope: giá gói trả phí rẻ nhất (USD)
- LONGER (diode laser engravers Ray5 / Ray7 / B1 / Nano, plus UV and 3D printers) — giá gói trả phí rẻ nhất (USD) · LONGER (diode laser engravers Ray5 / Ray7 / B1 / Nano, plus UV and 3D printers) · accessed 2026-10-22 · scope: giá gói trả phí rẻ nhất (USD)
- AEON Laser USA (desktop and pro CO2 lasers: MIRA 5S / 6X / 7S / 9S, NOVA) — giá gói trả phí rẻ nhất (USD) · AEON Laser USA (desktop and pro CO2 lasers: MIRA 5S / 6X / 7S / 9S, NOVA) · accessed 2026-10-22 · scope: giá gói trả phí rẻ nhất (USD)