Gweike G2 20W vs LaserPecker LP4
Verdict
On our scores the Gweike G2 20W comes out ahead, 70 to 66. The Gweike G2 20W is a 20 W galvo fiber laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP4 is a 10 W dual laser with 160 × 120 mm. The LaserPecker LP4 costs about $150 less at list price.
The Gweike G2 20W is best for
Hobbyists and small sellers who mainly mark metal: tags, tools, knives and, with the optional rotary, tumblers.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
| Gweike G2 20W | LaserPecker LP4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo fiber laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Portable |
| Optical power | 20 W | 10 W |
| Work area | 150 × 150 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 head with a clip-on tinted safety shield around the beam; no enclosure or interlock, so 1064 nm laser safety glasses are required | 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 | 6.5 kg | 4.23 kg |
| Price | $1,349 | $1,199 |
| Overall score | 70 | 66 |
| Power score | 70 | 48 |
| Speed score | 95 | 90 |
| Ease score | 70 | 76 |
| Safety score | 35 | 45 |
| Value score | 74 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Gweike G2 20W or the LaserPecker LP4?
On our scores the Gweike G2 20W comes out ahead, 70 to 66. The Gweike G2 20W is a 20 W galvo fiber laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP4 is a 10 W dual laser with 160 × 120 mm. The LaserPecker LP4 costs about $150 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Gweike G2 20W or the LaserPecker LP4?
At list price the LaserPecker LP4 ($1,199) costs less than the Gweike G2 20W ($1,349).
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).