Dual laser · Desktop galvo · LaserPecker
LaserPecker LP5
Small businesses and market sellers who personalise metal and wooden items in small batches and want one compact machine for both
from $2,699 at LaserPecker, checked Oct 2
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Quick verdict
The LP5 is LaserPecker's compact galvo engraver that puts a 20W 1064 nm fiber source and a 20W 450 nm diode in one head, switchable in software. The fiber handles metal (LaserPecker claims 0.5 mm stainless cut in four passes, plus colour marking), while the diode covers wood, leather and dark acrylic. Galvo scanning at up to 10,000 mm/s makes small logos and tags very quick. The trade-off is size and price: the native field is 100 x 100 mm, and the $2,699 Standard Bundle is an open Class 4 device unless you add the $559 enclosure. It is a production tool for small parts, not a sheet cutter.
What you still need
The Safety Enclosure ($559, or $899 with air purifier) if anyone else is in the room or you want the camera, fume extraction or LaserPecker's $359 Desktop Air Purifier, the Rotary Extension ($299) or Versatile Electric Roller ($149) for tumblers and rings, the Slide Extension ($199) for long parts, and a LightBurn licence if you prefer it to the free Design SpaceMaterial reality check
The fiber source engraves and marks stainless steel, aluminium, brass, silver, titanium and many plastics, and can cut thin metal sheet (maker claims 0.4 mm iron in 2 passes and 0.5 mm stainless in 4). The diode cuts and engraves wood, leather, paper and dark opaque acrylic, and engraves glass, stone and rubber. The diode cannot cut clear or blue acrylic, and thick wood cuts on a 100 mm field are slow, small-part jobs. Never laser PVC or vinyl with either source.Better alternative if
you only engrave and mark metal and want a dedicated fiber machine rather than paying for the diode too: Gweike G2 20WScores
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Specifications
| Laser type | Dual laser |
|---|---|
| Form | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 20 W |
| Other modules | 20W 450 nm blue diode built into the same head as the 20W 1064 nm fiber source; you switch between them in software |
| Wavelength | 1064 nm (fiber) and 450 nm (diode) |
| Work area | 100 × 100 mm |
| Max speed | 10,000 mm/s (galvo, line engraving) |
| Cutting (maker claim) | 0.5 mm stainless steel in 4 passes with the fiber; about 20 mm basswood and 15 mm black acrylic with the diode (maker claims) |
| Precision | 0.0027 mm (maker claim) |
| Air assist | None |
| Camera | No |
| Autofocus | No |
| Rotary support | 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 |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, USB drive (offline) |
| Software | LaserPecker Design Space, LightBurn |
| Weight | 6.02 kg |
| Price | from $2,699 at LaserPecker, checked Oct 2 |
Pros and cons
Why we like it
- Two laser sources in one head: 20W fiber for metal and 20W diode for wood, leather and dark acrylic
- Galvo scanning at up to 10,000 mm/s finishes small logos and tags in seconds
- Fiber source does deep metal engraving, colour marking on stainless and thin metal cutting
- No assembly, about 6 kg with stand, easy to take to markets and pop-ups
- Electric stand tilts for slanted and vertical surfaces, and jobs can run offline from a USB drive
Watch out for
- Native field is only 100 x 100 mm; 160 x 300 mm needs the $199 Slide Extension
- $2,699 before the enclosure, purifier and rotary most businesses end up adding
- Class 1 safety and the positioning camera only come with the $559 Safety Enclosure
- Focus is set by stand height and red dots, despite marketing copy that mentions automatic focus
- Reviewers found it loud and reported fiddly Wi-Fi setup and desktop detection
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Frequently asked questions
What materials can the LaserPecker LP5 cut and engrave?
The fiber source engraves and marks stainless steel, aluminium, brass, silver, titanium and many plastics, and can cut thin metal sheet (maker claims 0.4 mm iron in 2 passes and 0.5 mm stainless in 4). The diode cuts and engraves wood, leather, paper and dark opaque acrylic, and engraves glass, stone and rubber. The diode cannot cut clear or blue acrylic, and thick wood cuts on a 100 mm field are slow, small-part jobs. Never laser PVC or vinyl with either source.
What else do I need to buy with the LaserPecker LP5?
The Safety Enclosure ($559, or $899 with air purifier) if anyone else is in the room or you want the camera, fume extraction or LaserPecker's $359 Desktop Air Purifier, the Rotary Extension ($299) or Versatile Electric Roller ($149) for tumblers and rings, the Slide Extension ($199) for long parts, and a LightBurn licence if you prefer it to the free Design Space
How much does the LaserPecker LP5 cost?
From $2,699 at laserpecker, checked oct 2.
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Sources
- LaserPecker LP5 US product page and spec table
- LaserPecker LP5 Shopify product data (prices)
- LaserPecker LP5 Safety Enclosure
- LaserPecker Rotary Extension
- LaserPecker Slide Extension
- Notebookcheck: LaserPecker LP5 review
- AppleInsider: LaserPecker LP5 review