AtomStack Atelier vs LaserPecker LP4
Verdict
On our scores the AtomStack Atelier comes out ahead, 71 to 66. The AtomStack Atelier is a 12 W galvo diode laser with a 120 × 120 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP4 is a 10 W dual laser with 160 × 120 mm. The AtomStack Atelier costs about $600 less at list price.
The AtomStack Atelier is best for
Crafters, schools and market sellers who personalize small items in batches and need a Class 1 machine they can carry and run in a shared space.The LaserPecker LP4 is best for
Market sellers and small personalization businesses who engrave small wood, leather and metal items on site and want a laser they can carry.Specs and scores side by side
| AtomStack Atelier | LaserPecker LP4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo diode laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Portable |
| Optical power | 12 W | 10 W |
| Work area | 120 × 120 mm | 160 × 120 mm |
| Max speed | 4,000 mm/s galvo engraving, 15,000 mm/s preview (maker claims) | 4,000 mm/s (galvo, maker claim) |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Safety | Class 1 (IEC 60825-1) enclosure with a door interlock, 15 degree tilt stop, USB safety key and emergency stop/power button; no flame detection listed. AtomStack's manual says removing the baseplate or covers takes it out of Class 1 | Open Class 4 device: an orange magnetic cone with an exhaust fan and the included goggles are the eye protection, with a quick stop button, tilt and overheat protection and an optional stop when the cover is removed; Tom's Hardware found a gap under the cone, so goggles stay on. Class 1 only inside the optional Standard Enclosure |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 4.23 kg |
| Price | $599 | $1,199 |
| Overall score | 71 | 66 |
| Power score | 48 | 48 |
| Speed score | 88 | 90 |
| Ease score | 86 | 76 |
| Safety score | 86 | 45 |
| Value score | 72 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the AtomStack Atelier or the LaserPecker LP4?
On our scores the AtomStack Atelier comes out ahead, 71 to 66. The AtomStack Atelier is a 12 W galvo diode laser with a 120 × 120 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP4 is a 10 W dual laser with 160 × 120 mm. The AtomStack Atelier costs about $600 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the AtomStack Atelier or the LaserPecker LP4?
At list price the AtomStack Atelier ($599) costs less than the LaserPecker LP4 ($1,199).
How we rank: by our own scores for power, speed, ease of use, safety and value, from the maker's published specs and independent tests where they exist. Some links earn us a commission (for example TwoTrees, SainSmart, Gweike and Amazon). That never changes a score or the order of a list (disclosure).