AtomStack M4 Pro vs LaserPecker LP5
Verdict
On our scores the LaserPecker LP5 comes out ahead, 72 to 64. The AtomStack M4 Pro is a 10 W dual laser with a 100 × 100 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP5 is a 20 W dual laser with 100 × 100 mm. The AtomStack M4 Pro costs about $1,550 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 LP5 is best for
Small businesses and market sellers who personalise metal and wooden items in small batches and want one compact machine for both.Specs and scores side by side
| AtomStack M4 Pro | LaserPecker LP5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Dual laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Portable | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 10 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 100 × 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Max speed | 4,000 mm/s (diode) and 5,000 mm/s (infrared), galvo (maker claims) | 10,000 mm/s (galvo, line engraving) |
| 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 | Standard Bundle is an open Class 4 device shielded by a magnetic light-filtering cone, with an emergency stop button on the unit; Class 1 with door sensors only with the optional Safety Enclosure |
| Weight | 4.8 kg | 6.02 kg |
| Price | $1,149 | $2,699 |
| Overall score | 64 | 72 |
| Power score | 52 | 74 |
| Speed score | 90 | 95 |
| Ease score | 76 | 82 |
| Safety score | 42 | 50 |
| Value score | 60 | 58 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the AtomStack M4 Pro or the LaserPecker LP5?
On our scores the LaserPecker LP5 comes out ahead, 72 to 64. The AtomStack M4 Pro is a 10 W dual laser with a 100 × 100 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP5 is a 20 W dual laser with 100 × 100 mm. The AtomStack M4 Pro costs about $1,550 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the AtomStack M4 Pro or the LaserPecker LP5?
At list price the AtomStack M4 Pro ($1,149) costs less than the LaserPecker LP5 ($2,699).
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).