ComMarker B4 30W vs LaserPecker LP4
Verdict
On our scores the ComMarker B4 30W comes out ahead, 71 to 66. The ComMarker B4 30W is a 30 W galvo fiber laser with a 200 × 200 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP4 is a 10 W dual laser with 160 × 120 mm. The LaserPecker LP4 costs about $400 less at list price.
The ComMarker B4 30W is best for
Hobbyists and small sellers who want more depth than a 20W for metal engraving at a modest price and are happy to set focus by hand.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
| ComMarker B4 30W | LaserPecker LP4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo fiber laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Portable |
| Optical power | 30 W | 10 W |
| Work area | 200 × 200 mm | 160 × 120 mm |
| Max speed | 15000 mm/s (maker claim) | 4,000 mm/s (galvo, maker claim) |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | No | No |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Safety | Open galvo marker, Class 4 per the manual, with an emergency stop button but no enclosure or interlock. One pair of safety goggles is in the box; ComMarker sells a shield ($89) and the Safety Enclosure Pro ($458 to $567) separately | 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 | 19.5 kg | 4.23 kg |
| Price | $1,599 | $1,199 |
| Overall score | 71 | 66 |
| Power score | 76 | 48 |
| Speed score | 95 | 90 |
| Ease score | 66 | 76 |
| Safety score | 35 | 45 |
| Value score | 78 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the ComMarker B4 30W or the LaserPecker LP4?
On our scores the ComMarker B4 30W comes out ahead, 71 to 66. The ComMarker B4 30W is a 30 W galvo fiber laser with a 200 × 200 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP4 is a 10 W dual laser with 160 × 120 mm. The LaserPecker LP4 costs about $400 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the ComMarker B4 30W or the LaserPecker LP4?
At list price the LaserPecker LP4 ($1,199) costs less than the ComMarker B4 30W ($1,599).
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).