Kukai Alpha is better than Kukai SEC-E9 Key Cutting Machine in the following aspects:
1.Save money in clamps
No additional purchase required for the clamps of these types of keys (HU66,HU64, VA2, TOY2, BW9, SIP22, HU162T, LDV etc). like Kukai SEC-E9
2.Can cut dimple keys using the standard clamp.
3.Has engraving capability that the newest Kukai SEC-E9 doesn’t have.
4.Has higher accuracy than Kukai SEC-E9.
5.Much smaller cutting noise than Kukai SEC-E9.
The new keys that are cut are also much smoother.
6.Kukai Alpha warranty: 2 years
Kukai SEC-E9 warranty: 1 year
7.Some users prefer Kukai Alpha outlook to Kukai SEC-E9 outlook.
In details:
| Details | Kukai SEC-E9 automated key cutting machine | Kukai Alpha automatic key cutting machine |
| Outlook | 
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| 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 clamp | 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 clamps |
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 keycode range and classification based on the 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 method | WIFI and USB | WIFI and USB |
| Communication method | USB and Bluetooth for different versions | USB and Bluetooth for different versions |
| Extra Function | LED light | LED light & 2 Toolboxes for putting decoders/cutters/calibration block/stopper |
| Released Time | 2014 | 2019 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Retail Price | $2195 (Xmas sale) | $2,995 |
