LaserPecker LP4 vs LaserPecker LP5
Verdict
On our scores the LaserPecker LP5 comes out ahead, 72 to 66. The LaserPecker LP4 is a 10 W dual laser with a 160 × 120 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP5 is a 20 W dual laser with 100 × 100 mm. The LaserPecker LP4 costs about $1,500 less at list price.
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.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
| LaserPecker LP4 | LaserPecker LP5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Dual laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Portable | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 10 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 160 × 120 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Max speed | 4,000 mm/s (galvo, maker claim) | 10,000 mm/s (galvo, line engraving) |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | No | No |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Safety | 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 | 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 | 4.23 kg | 6.02 kg |
| Price | $1,199 | $2,699 |
| Overall score | 66 | 72 |
| Power score | 48 | 74 |
| Speed score | 90 | 95 |
| Ease score | 76 | 82 |
| Safety score | 45 | 50 |
| Value score | 62 | 58 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the LaserPecker LP4 or the LaserPecker LP5?
On our scores the LaserPecker LP5 comes out ahead, 72 to 66. The LaserPecker LP4 is a 10 W dual laser with a 160 × 120 mm work area; the LaserPecker LP5 is a 20 W dual laser with 100 × 100 mm. The LaserPecker LP4 costs about $1,500 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the LaserPecker LP4 or the LaserPecker LP5?
At list price the LaserPecker LP4 ($1,199) 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).