SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W vs LaserPecker LX2
Verdict
On our scores the SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W comes out ahead, 76 to 72. The SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W is a 20 W diode laser with a 400 × 400 mm work area; the LaserPecker LX2 is a 20 W diode laser with 500 × 305 mm. The SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W costs about $800 less at list price.
The SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W is best for
Home users who want a 20W diode in a real Class 1 enclosure with camera and air assist in the box.The LaserPecker LX2 is best for
Small businesses, classrooms and serious makers who want a large Class 1 enclosed diode laser now and plan to add a 40W cutting head or infrared metal marking later.Specs and scores side by side
| SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W | LaserPecker LX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 400 × 400 mm | 500 × 305 mm |
| Max speed | 40,000 mm/min (about 667 mm/s) | 1,000 mm/s at 10,000 mm/s² acceleration (maker claim) |
| Air assist | Included | Included |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Safety | Class 1 enclosure with door sensor, flame sensor, tilt protection, emergency stop and key switch | Class 1 enclosure (maker claim) with lid and front door detection, a safety key, material presence, flame, temperature and tilt detection, an emergency stop and a light-filtering window; current bundles add an automatic fire extinguisher module |
| Weight | not published | 22.5 kg |
| Price | $699 | $1,499 |
| Overall score | 76 | 72 |
| Power score | 65 | 65 |
| Speed score | 72 | 78 |
| Ease score | 82 | 78 |
| Safety score | 90 | 90 |
| Value score | 80 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W or the LaserPecker LX2?
On our scores the SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W comes out ahead, 76 to 72. The SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W is a 20 W diode laser with a 400 × 400 mm work area; the LaserPecker LX2 is a 20 W diode laser with 500 × 305 mm. The SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W costs about $800 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W or the LaserPecker LX2?
At list price the SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W ($699) costs less than the LaserPecker LX2 ($1,499).
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).