Diode laser · Enclosed · LaserPecker
LaserPecker LX2
Small businesses, classrooms and serious makers who want a large Class 1 enclosed diode laser now and plan to add a 40W cutting head or infrared metal marking later
from $1,499 at LaserPecker, checked Oct 22
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Quick verdict
The LX2 is LaserPecker's first full-size enclosed laser: a 500 x 305 mm Class 1 box with tool-free swappable heads. The $1,499 Basic Bundle on the global store ships with the 20W diode, which LaserPecker rates for 12 mm of paulownia in one pass; the 40W head ($1,799 as a bundle) is where its 22 mm claims come from, and a 2W infrared head adds metal marking. A 12MP camera, probe-based 3D focus, an external Smart Air Assist and a claimed 1,000 mm/s complete the package. Reviewers praise the build quality and camera alignment but report beta-quality software, too few slats and a fragile air assist cable. Treat the one-pass depth figures as maker claims.
What you still need
Extra slats ($49 for eight) or your own honeycomb, a window duct for the exhaust hose or the $599 Smoke Purifier, the Riser Base ($299, or $499 with the Rotary Extension) for tall items and tumblers, the 40W head ($1,099) if cutting is the main job and the 2W IR head ($599) for metal marking, Fire Safety Set refills ($69 for two), and a LightBurn licence if you prefer it to LaserPecker Design SpaceMaterial reality check
The diode heads cut wood, plywood, MDF, leather, felt, paper and opaque acrylic (maker one-pass limits: 12 mm paulownia and 12 mm black acrylic with the 20W, 22 mm and 20 mm with the 40W), and engrave bamboo, slate, stone, glazed ceramic, dark glass, coated or anodized metal and 304 stainless. LaserPecker also claims 0.5 mm stainless cutting with the 40W head; CyberShack said its metal tests seemed to max out there but gave no pass counts. The 2W infrared head marks bare metals such as gold, silver, copper and aluminum, and plastics, but does not cut. No head processes clear acrylic or clear glass without a coating. Never laser PVC or vinyl.Better alternative if
if you want a 40W Class 1 enclosed diode with mature software and a large user base, and do not need swappable heads: xTool S1 40WScores
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Specifications
| Laser type | Diode laser |
|---|---|
| Form | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 20 W |
| Other modules | Tool-free swappable heads: a 40W diode ($1,099 alone, or $300 more as the 40W Basic Bundle), a 2W 1064 nm infrared head for metal and plastic marking ($599), and a 60W diode ($1,699, listed but out of stock and marked coming soon); the 40W plus 2W IR kit is $2,298 |
| Wavelength | 455 nm (diode heads); 1064 nm (optional infrared head) |
| Work area | 500 × 305 mm |
| Max speed | 1,000 mm/s at 10,000 mm/s² acceleration (maker claim) |
| Cutting (maker claim) | 12 mm paulownia and 12 mm black acrylic in one pass with the 20W head; 22 mm paulownia, 20 mm black acrylic and 0.5 mm stainless with the optional 40W head (maker claims) |
| Precision | 0.01 mm positioning precision (maker claim) |
| Air assist | Included |
| Camera | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Rotary support | Yes |
| Safety | Class 1 enclosure (maker claim) with lid and front door detection, a safety key, material presence, flame, temperature and tilt detection, an emergency stop and a light-filtering window; current bundles add an automatic fire extinguisher module |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi |
| Software | LaserPecker Design Space (Beta on PC), LightBurn |
| Weight | 22.5 kg |
| Price | from $1,499 at LaserPecker, checked Oct 22 |
Pros and cons
Why we like it
- Tool-free swappable heads (20W, 40W and 60W diode plus a 2W 1064 nm infrared) let one enclosure move from fine engraving to thick cutting to metal marking
- Large 500 x 305 mm bed in a Class 1 enclosure, with a front door for loading as well as the top lid
- Claimed 1,000 mm/s with 10,000 mm/s² acceleration on dual Y-axis linear guides, quick for an enclosed diode
- 12MP camera placement, Point-to-Shape positioning and a probe that maps curved surfaces for 3D adaptive focus
- Smart Air Assist and an automatic fire extinguisher module come in every current bundle, and LightBurn is supported
Watch out for
- The $1,499 base bundle has the 20W head; the 40W that most of LaserPecker's cutting claims refer to costs $300 more as a bundle, and the IR head another $599
- Only four slats and no honeycomb in the box; TechRadar and FauxHammer both found four were not enough
- PC software is still LDS Beta: reviewers hit calibration, Wi-Fi and stability problems, and a LightBurn forum user could not control focus, air assist or the camera from LightBurn
- Air assist is a separate box on a proprietary cable that broke during TechRadar's test, and every head swap means reconnecting a data cable and air tube
- One-pass depth claims are unverified: FauxHammer's single-pass cut of 18 mm plywood caught fire, and the 60W head is still 'coming soon' and out of stock
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Frequently asked questions
What materials can the LaserPecker LX2 cut and engrave?
The diode heads cut wood, plywood, MDF, leather, felt, paper and opaque acrylic (maker one-pass limits: 12 mm paulownia and 12 mm black acrylic with the 20W, 22 mm and 20 mm with the 40W), and engrave bamboo, slate, stone, glazed ceramic, dark glass, coated or anodized metal and 304 stainless. LaserPecker also claims 0.5 mm stainless cutting with the 40W head; CyberShack said its metal tests seemed to max out there but gave no pass counts. The 2W infrared head marks bare metals such as gold, silver, copper and aluminum, and plastics, but does not cut. No head processes clear acrylic or clear glass without a coating. Never laser PVC or vinyl.
What else do I need to buy with the LaserPecker LX2?
Extra slats ($49 for eight) or your own honeycomb, a window duct for the exhaust hose or the $599 Smoke Purifier, the Riser Base ($299, or $499 with the Rotary Extension) for tall items and tumblers, the 40W head ($1,099) if cutting is the main job and the 2W IR head ($599) for metal marking, Fire Safety Set refills ($69 for two), and a LightBurn licence if you prefer it to LaserPecker Design Space
How much does the LaserPecker LX2 cost?
From $1,499 at LaserPecker, checked Oct 22.
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Sources
- LaserPecker LX2 product page and spec table (global store)
- LaserPecker LX2 Shopify product data (bundle prices)
- LaserPecker LX2 40W Diode & 2W IR Kit (global store)
- LaserPecker LX2 module comparison guide (cut depths, spot sizes)
- LaserPecker 20W Laser Module for LX2
- LaserPecker 40W Laser Module for LX2
- LaserPecker 60W Laser Module for LX2
- LaserPecker 1064nm IR Laser Module for LX2
- LaserPecker Smart Air Assist for LX2
- LaserPecker Riser Base for LX2
- LaserPecker LX2 US store data (price comparison)
- LaserPecker LX2 User Guide
- LaserPecker FAQs for LX2
- TechRadar: LaserPecker LX2 review
- FauxHammer: LaserPecker LX2 review
- CyberShack: LaserPecker LX2 review
- LightBurn forum: Laserpecker LX2 integration issues