LaserPecker LP5 vs Monport GA 60W MOPA
Verdict
On our scores these two are tied at 72/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The LaserPecker LP5 is a 20 W dual laser with a 100 × 100 mm work area; the Monport GA 60W MOPA is a 60 W galvo mopa fiber laser with 175 × 175 mm. The LaserPecker LP5 costs about $1,501 less at list price.
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.The Monport GA 60W MOPA is best for
Small engraving businesses that want a 60W MOPA with autofocus and a slightly larger field for color marking and deep metal engraving.Specs and scores side by side
| LaserPecker LP5 | Monport GA 60W MOPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Dual laser | Galvo MOPA fiber laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 20 W | 60 W |
| Work area | 100 × 100 mm | 175 × 175 mm |
| Max speed | 10,000 mm/s (galvo, line engraving) | 10000 mm/s (maker claim) |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | No | No |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Safety | 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 | Open one-piece galvo machine with no enclosure or interlock, and safety glasses are not in the listed box contents. Monport sells an enclosure with a door protection switch ($539) and 1064 nm OD7 glasses ($45) separately |
| Weight | 6.02 kg | 32 kg |
| Price | $2,699 | $4,200 |
| Overall score | 72 | 72 |
| Power score | 74 | 85 |
| Speed score | 95 | 93 |
| Ease score | 82 | 74 |
| Safety score | 50 | 33 |
| Value score | 58 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the LaserPecker LP5 or the Monport GA 60W MOPA?
On our scores these two are tied at 72/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The LaserPecker LP5 is a 20 W dual laser with a 100 × 100 mm work area; the Monport GA 60W MOPA is a 60 W galvo mopa fiber laser with 175 × 175 mm. The LaserPecker LP5 costs about $1,501 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the LaserPecker LP5 or the Monport GA 60W MOPA?
At list price the LaserPecker LP5 ($2,699) costs less than the Monport GA 60W MOPA ($4,200).
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).