Gweike G2 20W vs LaserPecker LP5
Verdict
On our scores the LaserPecker LP5 comes out ahead, 72 to 70. The Gweike G2 20W is a 20 W galvo fiber laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP5 is a 20 W dual laser with 100 × 100 mm. The Gweike G2 20W costs about $1,350 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 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
| Gweike G2 20W | LaserPecker LP5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo fiber laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 150 × 150 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 head with a clip-on tinted safety shield around the beam; no enclosure or interlock, so 1064 nm laser safety glasses are required | 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 | 6.5 kg | 6.02 kg |
| Price | $1,349 | $2,699 |
| Overall score | 70 | 72 |
| Power score | 70 | 74 |
| Speed score | 95 | 95 |
| Ease score | 70 | 82 |
| Safety score | 35 | 50 |
| Value score | 74 | 58 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Gweike G2 20W or the LaserPecker LP5?
On our scores the LaserPecker LP5 comes out ahead, 72 to 70. The Gweike G2 20W is a 20 W galvo fiber laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP5 is a 20 W dual laser with 100 × 100 mm. The Gweike G2 20W costs about $1,350 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Gweike G2 20W or the LaserPecker LP5?
At list price the Gweike G2 20W ($1,349) 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).