Alpha key cutting machine is the newest all in one automatic key cutting machine for standard keys, laser keys and dimple keys in the international market. What’s the difference with SEC-E9 key cutting machine? Check the comparison list below.
| Details | SEC-E9 | Alpha |
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| Appearance | Industrialize | Modernize |
| Screen | E9: 7″ Touch Screen (Without Battery) EP&EB&EU: 8″ Tablet (With Battery) EA: 7″ Android Screen (Without Battery) |
7″ Android Screen (Without Battery) |
| Size | 255(W)*360(H)*340(D)mm | 305(W)*300(H)*400(D)mm |
| Weight | 19.5kg | 16kg |
| Main Jaw | One Jaw to support car keys (including double standard keys and laser keys) | 4-way Jaw to support car keys (including double standard keys and laser keys), special car keys( HU66,HU64, VA2, TOY2, BW9, SIP22, HU162T) and dimple keys |
| Optional House Jaw | Dimple key jaw, Single sided key jaw, Tubular key jaw | Single sided key jaw, Tubular key jaw |
| Optional Car Jaw | HU66,HU64, VA2, TOY2, BW9, SIP22, HU162T, FO21, LDV | FO21 |
| Accuracy | High | Higher |
| Engraving Function | Serial Number starting by E9,EP, EU only | Yes |
| Duplicating Function | Double sided keys, Single sided key, Tubular keys | Double sided keys, Single sided key, Tubular keys, Single external groove keys, Double external groove keys, Internal groove keys, |
| Key Code Function | Yes | Yes, but have detailed key code range and classification based on car brand list. |
| Progression Function | Serial Number starting by EP, EB, EU, EA only | Yes, and support to search bitting numbers of ignition lock based on those of door lock for HU162T (Vice Versa) |
| Create Key Profile Function | Yes | Yes |
| Cutting History Function | Yes | Yes |
| Favorite Function | Yes | Yes |
| Software Upgrade Way | WIFI and USB | WIFI and USB |
| Communication Way | USB and Bluetooth for different versions | USB and Bluetooth for different versions |
| Extra Function | LED light | LED light & 2 Tool boxes for putting decoders/cutters/calibration block/stopper |
| Launched Time | 2014 | 2019 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
Price:
All in one Alpha automatic key cutting machine: €2,799.00 free shipping
Source: http://www.cardiagtool.co.uk/alpha-automatic-key-cutting-machine.html
2019 Android version SEC-E9 tablet automated jet cutting machine: €1,995.00 free shipping (was €2,210.00)
Source: http://www.cardiagtool.co.uk/alpha-automatic-key-cutting-machine.html
In conclusion:
1.Screen: SEC-E9> Alpha
SEC-E9 has more choices, you can buy anyone from the three types.
2.Main Jaw: Alpha> SEC-E9
Alpha has 4-way jaw to not only support double standard keys and laser keys SEC-E9 contains, but also support special car keys ans dimple keys.
3.Optional House Jaw: SEC-E9> Alpha
SEC-E9 supports dimple key jaw while Alpha cannot.
4.Optional Car Jaw: SEC-E9> Alpha
SEC-E9 are available with HU66,HU64, VA2, TOY2, BW9, SIP22, HU162T, FO21, LDV, but Alpha only supports FO21.
5.Accuracy: Alpha> SEC-E9
6.Duplicating Function: Alpha> SEC-E9
Alpha can support single external groove keys, Double external groove keys, Internal groove keys while SEC-E9 cannot.
7.Key Code Function: SEC-E9> Alpha
Alpha has this function as same as SEC-E9, but have detailed key code range and classification based on car brand list.
8.Progression Function: Alpha> SEC-E9
Serial Number starting by EP, EB, EU, EA only by SEC-E9
9.Warranty: Alpha> SEC-E9
10.Best price: SEC-E9>Alpha
If you want to buy a cheaper key cutting machine, you can choose SEC-E9, if not, buy the one based on your need.
Good luck!