ComMarker B4 30W vs LaserPecker LP5
Verdict
On our scores the LaserPecker LP5 comes out ahead, 72 to 71. The ComMarker B4 30W is a 30 W galvo fiber laser with a 200 × 200 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP5 is a 20 W dual laser with 100 × 100 mm. The ComMarker B4 30W costs about $1,100 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 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
| ComMarker B4 30W | LaserPecker LP5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo fiber laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 30 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 200 × 200 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Max speed | 15000 mm/s (maker claim) | 10,000 mm/s (galvo, line engraving) |
| 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 | 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 | 19.5 kg | 6.02 kg |
| Price | $1,599 | $2,699 |
| Overall score | 71 | 72 |
| Power score | 76 | 74 |
| Speed score | 95 | 95 |
| Ease score | 66 | 82 |
| Safety score | 35 | 50 |
| Value score | 78 | 58 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the ComMarker B4 30W or the LaserPecker LP5?
On our scores the LaserPecker LP5 comes out ahead, 72 to 71. The ComMarker B4 30W is a 30 W galvo fiber laser with a 200 × 200 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP5 is a 20 W dual laser with 100 × 100 mm. The ComMarker B4 30W costs about $1,100 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the ComMarker B4 30W or the LaserPecker LP5?
At list price the ComMarker B4 30W ($1,599) 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).