AtomStack M4 Pro vs LaserPecker LP4
Verdict
On our scores the LaserPecker LP4 comes out ahead, 66 to 64. The AtomStack M4 Pro is a 10 W dual laser with a 100 × 100 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP4 is a 10 W dual laser with 160 × 120 mm. The AtomStack M4 Pro costs about $50 less at list price.
The AtomStack M4 Pro is best for
Market sellers and small shops who personalize small metal and wooden items and want one portable machine that does both.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 M4 Pro | LaserPecker LP4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Dual laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Portable | Portable |
| Optical power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Work area | 100 × 100 mm | 160 × 120 mm |
| Max speed | 4,000 mm/s (diode) and 5,000 mm/s (infrared), galvo (maker claims) | 4,000 mm/s (galvo, maker claim) |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | No | No |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Safety | Open Class 4 galvo device per the manual; front and rear light-filtering shields and goggles are included, with no door interlock, flame or tilt detection documented | 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 | 4.8 kg | 4.23 kg |
| Price | $1,149 | $1,199 |
| Overall score | 64 | 66 |
| Power score | 52 | 48 |
| Speed score | 90 | 90 |
| Ease score | 76 | 76 |
| Safety score | 42 | 45 |
| Value score | 60 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the AtomStack M4 Pro or the LaserPecker LP4?
On our scores the LaserPecker LP4 comes out ahead, 66 to 64. The AtomStack M4 Pro is a 10 W dual laser with a 100 × 100 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP4 is a 10 W dual laser with 160 × 120 mm. The AtomStack M4 Pro costs about $50 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the AtomStack M4 Pro or the LaserPecker LP4?
At list price the AtomStack M4 Pro ($1,149) 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).