Diode laser · Open frame · TwoTrees
TwoTrees TS2 10W
Budget buyers who want a large bed, autofocus and Wi-Fi and do not mind assembling a kit
from $257 at TwoTrees, checked Oct 2
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Quick verdict
The TS2 10W is TwoTrees' long-running open-frame diode laser, now $257 with risers on the official store. You get a 10W optical module with a motorized autofocus probe, a 450 x 450 mm bed, Wi-Fi through an ESP32 controller, and a flame detector with an emergency stop. TwoTrees claims 8 mm plywood cuts and TechRadar cut 6 mm plywood cleanly, but the 10,000 mm/min rated speed and 10W output make it a patient machine. Air assist needs a pump that is not in the base price. A TS2-20W version is sold separately from $499 if you need more cutting power.
What you still need
An air assist pump (or the $376 bundle with honeycomb and pump), a honeycomb bed, ventilation or an enclosure with exhaust, laser safety glasses for everyone nearby, a fire extinguisher, a rotary for cylinders, and optionally a LightBurn licenceMaterial reality check
Cuts plywood, basswood, cardboard, paper, felt, leather and thin dark opaque acrylic. Engraves wood, bamboo, leather, slate, coated or anodized aluminum, coated glass and stainless steel at slow speed. It cannot cut clear or blue acrylic, glass or any metal. Never laser PVC or vinyl.Better alternative if
if you want 20W cutting power and a touchscreen for not much more, the LONGER Ray5 20W starts around $420: LONGER Ray5 20WScores
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Specifications
| Laser type | Diode laser |
|---|---|
| Form | Open frame |
| Optical power | 10 W |
| Other modules | 20W TS2 laser module sold separately as an upgrade; a separate TS2-20W machine starts at $499 |
| Wavelength | 445 ± 5 nm |
| Work area | 450 × 450 mm |
| Max speed | 10,000 mm/min (about 167 mm/s) |
| Cutting (maker claim) | 8 mm plywood (maker claim) |
| Precision | 0.01 mm (maker claim) |
| Air assist | Optional extra |
| Camera | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Rotary support | Yes |
| Safety | Open frame with flame detector, emergency stop button and automatic laser shut-off when idle. No enclosure, so goggles are required |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, TF card |
| Software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL, MKSLaser app |
| Weight | 6.5 kg |
| Price | from $257 at TwoTrees, checked Oct 2 |
Pros and cons
Why we like it
- Very low price for a 10W optical machine with a 450 x 450 mm bed
- Motorized autofocus probe, rare at this price
- Wi-Fi, USB and TF card control through an ESP32 board and phone app
- Flame detector and emergency stop as standard
- Clear upgrade path: 20W module, extension kit, rotary and air assist bundles
Watch out for
- Kit assembly with thin instructions; owners and reviewers report a fiddly setup
- No air pump in the base price, so you need the $376 bundle or your own pump for clean cuts
- Rated speed of 10,000 mm/min is slow next to newer diodes
- Open frame with loud fans, according to reviewers
- At 10W, thick cuts are slow compared with 20W class machines
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Frequently asked questions
What materials can the TwoTrees TS2 10W cut and engrave?
Cuts plywood, basswood, cardboard, paper, felt, leather and thin dark opaque acrylic. Engraves wood, bamboo, leather, slate, coated or anodized aluminum, coated glass and stainless steel at slow speed. It cannot cut clear or blue acrylic, glass or any metal. Never laser PVC or vinyl.
What else do I need to buy with the TwoTrees TS2 10W?
An air assist pump (or the $376 bundle with honeycomb and pump), a honeycomb bed, ventilation or an enclosure with exhaust, laser safety glasses for everyone nearby, a fire extinguisher, a rotary for cylinders, and optionally a LightBurn licence
How much does the TwoTrees TS2 10W cost?
From $257 at twotrees, checked oct 2.
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).
Sources
- TwoTrees official store: TS2 10W product page
- TwoTrees official store: TS2-20W product page
- 3Printr: TwoTrees launches TS2 (maker press release)
- CNX Software: TwoTrees TS2 review part 1
- CNX Software: TwoTrees TS2 review part 2
- TechRadar: Two Trees TS2 review