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| Machine | Main objective | Precision | Sample engrave | Sample cut | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xTool P3 xTool · CO₂ | Automated 80W CO₂ production for sign shops and serious small businesses | 0.01 mm | ~3–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~1–2 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 9.4 |
| xTool P2S xTool · CO₂ | Next-gen enclosed CO₂ for small businesses cutting acrylic and wood | 0.01 mm | ~3–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~1–2 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 9.2 |
| xTool P2 xTool · CO₂ | Professional cutting of acrylic, wood & leather for small businesses | 0.01 mm | ~4–6 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~1–2 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 9.1 |
| xTool F2 Ultra xTool · Hybrid | High-speed compact metal marking plus bonus diode for wood & leather | 0.00199 mm | ~2–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 9.0 |
| xTool F1 Ultra xTool · Hybrid | Direct bare-metal marking for jewelry, tools & personalization | 0.00199 mm | ~3–6 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.9 |
| xTool S1 40W xTool · Diode | Fast hobby engraving and cutting — thicker basswood, dark acrylic, and shorter job times | 0.01 mm | ~6–9 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~3–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.9 |
| AtomStack A70 Max Atomstack · Diode | Maximum Atomstack diode power for large panels and deep wood cuts | 0.01 mm | ~5–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~2–4 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.8 |
| xTool F2 xTool · Hybrid | Fast portable dual-laser for on-site customization and small-batch metal + wood | 0.01 mm | ~3–6 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~8–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.8 |
| xTool S1 xTool · Diode | Safer enclosed home engraving with cleaner smoke control | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.8 |
| ComMarker B6 MOPA 30W ComMarker · Fiber | MOPA fiber marking with color on stainless and production metal work | 0.01 mm | ~2–4 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.7 |
| Sculpfun S40 MAX 48W Sculpfun · Diode | Extra-large Sculpfun diode for big panels and production-style cutting | 0.1 mm repositioning | ~6–9 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~3–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.7 |
| xTool D1 Pro 10W xTool · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~17–24 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–14 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.7 |
| xTool D1 Pro 20W xTool · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~11–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–9 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.7 |
| xTool D1 Pro 5W xTool · Diode | Entry-level hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light cutting | 0.01 mm | ~25–36 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~15–22 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.7 |
| xTool D1 Pro xTool · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather & coated metal with light cutting | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.7 |
| Creality Falcon T1 Creality · Hybrid | Modular enclosed galvo for makers who want one chassis and multiple laser types | 0.01 mm | ~3–6 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.6 |
| Gweike G6 Split 100W Gweike · Fiber | Industrial marking and deep engraving on metals and engineered plastics | 0.01 mm | ~2–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.6 |
| Gweike G6 Split 30W Gweike · Fiber | Shop marking on metals, plastics, and coated parts with production-friendly speeds | 0.01 mm | ~4–11 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.6 |
| Gweike G6 Split 50W Gweike · Fiber | Industrial marking and deep engraving on metals and engineered plastics | 0.01 mm | ~3–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.6 |
| Gweike G6 Split 70W Gweike · Fiber | Industrial marking and deep engraving on metals and engineered plastics | 0.01 mm | ~2–6 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.6 |
| OMTech 80W CO₂ OMTech · CO₂ | High-power CO₂ production for sign shops cutting thick acrylic & wood daily | 0.01 mm | ~4–6 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~1–3 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.6 |
| Sculpfun S70 MAX 70W Sculpfun · Diode | Top-tier Sculpfun large-format cutting with maximum diode power | 0.1 mm repositioning | ~5–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~2–4 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.6 |
| xTool S1 20W xTool · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~9–14 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~5–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.6 |
| ComMarker B4 20W ComMarker · Fiber | Affordable fiber marking for metal personalization and small business | 0.01 mm | ~2–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.5 |
| Monport 55W CO₂ Monport · CO₂ | Mid-range CO₂ production for signs, acrylic & wood shops | 0.01 mm | ~4–7 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~2–3 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.5 |
| Monport GT 100W Fiber Monport · Fiber | Industrial marking and deep engraving on metals and engineered plastics | 0.01 mm | ~2–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.5 |
| Monport GT 30W Fiber Monport · Fiber | Shop marking on metals, plastics, and coated parts with production-friendly speeds | 0.01 mm | ~4–11 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.5 |
| Monport GT 50W Fiber Monport · Fiber | Industrial marking and deep engraving on metals and engineered plastics | 0.01 mm | ~3–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.5 |
| Monport GT 60W MOPA Fiber Monport · Fiber | Industrial marking and deep engraving on metals and engineered plastics | 0.01 mm | ~3–7 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.5 |
| Sculpfun S30 Ultra 22W Sculpfun · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~7–11 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~4–7 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.5 |
| xTool F1 xTool · Hybrid | Compact metal marking plus light diode engraving for small items | 0.01 mm | ~4–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.5 |
| Algolaser Alpha MK2 20W Algolaser · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~9–14 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~5–9 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.4 |
| Algolaser Alpha MK2 40W Algolaser · Diode | Fast hobby engraving and cutting — thicker basswood, dark acrylic, and shorter job times | 0.01 mm | ~6–9 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~3–6 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.4 |
| Algolaser Alpha MK2 Algolaser · Diode | Fast, detailed open-frame engraving for makers who outgrow entry-level diodes | 0.01 mm | ~7–11 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~4–7 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.4 |
| ComMarker Omni X UV ComMarker · UV | Benchtop marking on metals, plastics, and coated parts | 0.01 mm | ~6–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.4 |
| Gweike Cloud Pro Gweike · CO₂ | Connected enclosed CO₂ for acrylic and wood small business work | 0.01 mm | ~5–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~2–4 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.4 |
| Sculpfun S30 Ultra 20W Sculpfun · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~7–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~4–7 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.4 |
| Sculpfun S30 Ultra Sculpfun · Diode | Strong diode cutting & engraving without CO₂ pricing | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.4 |
| xTool D1 Pro 40W xTool · Diode | Fast hobby engraving and cutting — thicker basswood, dark acrylic, and shorter job times | 0.01 mm | ~7–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~4–6 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.4 |
| xTool M2 Color Craft Laser xTool · Diode | Affordable enclosed laser + color print for home crafters and small shops | 0.01 mm | ~10–14 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–9 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.4 |
| ComMarker Omni XE UV ComMarker · UV | Benchtop marking on metals, plastics, and coated parts | 0.01 mm | ~6–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.3 |
| Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W Creality · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~17–26 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–14 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.3 |
| Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W Creality · Diode | Fast hobby engraving and cutting — thicker basswood, dark acrylic, and shorter job times | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.3 |
| Creality Falcon2 Pro Creality · Diode | High-power diode with built-in air assist & color metal effects | 0.01 mm | ~8–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~5–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.3 |
| Gweike G2 20W Fiber Gweike · Fiber | Shop marking on metals, plastics, and coated parts with production-friendly speeds | 0.01 mm | ~4–9 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.3 |
| Gweike G2 Pro 30W Fiber Gweike · Fiber | Shop marking on metals, plastics, and coated parts with production-friendly speeds | 0.01 mm | ~3–7 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.3 |
| Gweike G2 Max 50W Fiber Gweike · Fiber | Industrial marking and deep engraving on metals and engineered plastics | 0.01 mm | ~2–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.3 |
| OMTech Polar OMTech · CO₂ | Compact desktop CO₂ for acrylic and wood without full K40 bulk | 0.01 mm | ~5–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~2–4 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.3 |
| Ortur Laser Master 3 20W Ortur · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~10–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~5–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.3 |
| Ortur Laser Master H10 10W Ortur · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~28–43 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~14–24 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.3 |
| Ortur Laser Master H10 20W Ortur · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.3 |
| Ortur Laser Master H10 40W Ortur · Diode | Fast hobby engraving and cutting — thicker basswood, dark acrylic, and shorter job times | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.3 |
| Ortur Laser Master H10 Ortur · Diode | Integrated Ortur diode for faster engraving and cleaner setup than LM3 | 0.01 mm | ~8–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~4–7 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.3 |
| xTool M1 Ultra xTool · Hybrid | Vinyl & paper cutting plus light laser engraving in one machine | 0.01 mm | ~10–14 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Blade only (~2 min vinyl) (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.3 |
| xTool S1 10W xTool · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~14–21 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~7–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.3 |
| Algolaser Alpha MK2 10W Algolaser · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~14–21 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~7–14 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.2 |
| Longer Laser B1 20W Longer · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.2 |
| Longer Laser B1 30W Longer · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~14–22 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~7–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.2 |
| Longer Laser B1 40W Longer · Diode | Fast hobby engraving and cutting — thicker basswood, dark acrylic, and shorter job times | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.2 |
| Longer Laser B1 20W Longer · Diode | Large-format diode for bigger wood signs & light production cutting | 0.01 mm | ~9–14 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~5–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.2 |
| OMTech FC-105 Fiber OMTech · Fiber | Sheet metal fiber cutting for fabrication shops | 0.05 mm | N/A (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Production sheet cut | 8.2 |
| Ortur Laser Master 3 Ortur · Diode | Best-value first laser for wood engraving & learning the craft | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.2 |
| Sculpfun iCube Pro Max 10W Sculpfun · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.2 |
| Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W Sculpfun · Diode | Entry-level hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light cutting | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.2 |
| Sculpfun iCube Pro Sculpfun · Diode | Compact enclosed Sculpfun for desk engraving with less smoke escape | 0.01 mm | ~9–13 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~5–7 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.2 |
| Atomstack A20 Pro Atomstack · Diode | Mid-range Atomstack for detailed engraving & reliable thin-wood cutting | 0.01 mm | ~10–14 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~5–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.1 |
| ComMarker Omni 1 UV ComMarker · UV | Entry UV engraving for glass and plastic gifts | 0.01 mm | ~8–14 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.1 |
| FoxAlien Reisler 2 FoxAlien · Diode | 20W diode engraving and light cutting for FoxAlien ecosystem users | 0.01 mm | ~9–13 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~5–7 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.1 |
| Monport 40W CO₂ Monport · CO₂ | Entry CO₂ cutting with fewer mandatory mods than classic K40 | 0.01 mm | ~6–9 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~3–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.1 |
| Sculpfun S10 10W Sculpfun · Diode | Mid-tier Sculpfun engraving with a stiffer frame than S9 | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~7–11 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.1 |
| Sculpfun S30 Ultra 10W Sculpfun · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~11–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~7–11 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.1 |
| WeCreat Vision WeCreat · Diode | AI-guided enclosed engraving for visual, beginner-friendly workflow | 0.01 mm | ~9–14 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~5–7 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.1 |
| Acmer P1 10W Acmer · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Acmer P1 20W Acmer · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Acmer P1 Acmer · Diode | Navigate Acmer P1 power options | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Acmer P2 20W Acmer · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~16–25 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~8–14 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Acmer P2 33W Acmer · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Acmer P2 Acmer · Diode | Navigate Acmer P2 configurations | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Acmer P3 Acmer · Diode | Affordable enclosed engraving with camera alignment for home makers | 0.01 mm | ~10–14 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~5–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Acmer S1 6W Acmer · Diode | Portable micro-engraving for small items and learning | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Acmer S2 Pro 36W Acmer · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~14–22 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~7–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Acmer S2 Pro 48W Acmer · Diode | Fast hobby engraving and cutting — thicker basswood, dark acrylic, and shorter job times | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| AlgoLaser Delta 22W AlgoLaser · Diode | Enclosed-capable 22W AlgoLaser for makers who want delta kinematics | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| AtomStack A20 Pro 1064nm Fiber Atomstack · Fiber | Desktop fiber marking for metal gifts and tools | 0.01 mm | ~2–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.0 |
| AtomStack A20 Pro V2 Atomstack · Diode | Current-gen Atomstack 20W for fine engraving and moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| AtomStack A24 Pro Atomstack · Hybrid | Dual-source Atomstack for metal marking and organic engraving | 0.01 mm | ~8–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~4–7 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| AtomStack A24 Ultra Atomstack · Hybrid | Premium compact hybrid Atomstack for metal + wood shops | 0.01 mm | ~8–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~4–7 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| AtomStack Hurricane 55W Atomstack · CO₂ | Desktop CO₂ for acrylic cutting and wood production beyond diode limits | 0.01 mm | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~3–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| AtomStack P1 5W Atomstack · Diode | Safe enclosed engraving for beginners, families, and classrooms | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| AtomStack X30 Pro Atomstack · Diode | Maximum-power Atomstack open-frame for cutting-heavy shops | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Creality Falcon 10W Creality · Diode | Cheapest Creality laser for basic engraving experiments | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Creality Falcon A1 10W Creality · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–11 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W Creality · Hybrid | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~8–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~4–7 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| FoxAlien LE-4040 Pro 20W FoxAlien · Diode | 4040-format 20W laser for FoxAlien ecosystem users | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| FoxAlien Reizer 40W FoxAlien · Diode | 40W FoxAlien open-frame for cutting-focused hobby or side business | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Glowforge Pro Glowforge · CO₂ | Pass-through CO₂ crafting for long materials with zero-config software | 0.025 mm | ~5–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~2–4 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Gweike Cloud 55W CO₂ Gweike · CO₂ | Connected desktop CO₂ for acrylic and wood production | 0.01 mm | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~3–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| LaserPecker 5 LaserPecker · Hybrid | Portable fiber + diode for on-site metal and wood engraving | 0.05 mm | ~3–6 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~15–22 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| LaserPecker LP1 Pro LaserPecker · Diode | Pocket engraving for stamps, tags, and travel demos | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| LaserPecker LP2 Plus 10W LaserPecker · Diode | Desktop LaserPecker 10W for small shop personalization | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| LaserPecker LP3 LaserPecker · Diode | Portable IR marking for metal and plastic personalization | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Longer Nano 6W Longer · Diode | Entry-level hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light cutting | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Longer Nano Duo AI Longer · Hybrid | Smart portable dual-source engraving for travel and small items | 0.01 mm | ~8–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~4–7 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Longer Nano Pro 12W Longer · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Monport GA 100W MOPA Fiber Monport · Fiber | High-power MOPA fiber for deep engraving and color metal work | 0.01 mm | ~2–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.0 |
| Monport Reno45 Pro Vision 45W Monport · CO₂ | Camera-assisted desktop CO₂ for signage and acrylic work | 0.01 mm | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~3–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| OMTech 40W CO₂ (K40 class) OMTech · CO₂ | Budget CO₂ cutting for makers willing to upgrade and maintain | 0.01 mm | ~5–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~2–4 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| OMTech FC-105SA Fiber OMTech · Fiber | Fiber laser cutting for metal fabrication shops | 0.01 mm | ~2–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.0 |
| OMTech FC-44 Intelli OMTech · Fiber | Mid-format fiber for metal-focused small businesses | 0.01 mm | ~2–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 8.0 |
| Ortur H20 10W Ortur · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~28–43 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~14–24 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Ortur H20 20W Ortur · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Ortur H20 40W Ortur · Diode | Fast hobby engraving and cutting — thicker basswood, dark acrylic, and shorter job times | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Ortur H20 Ortur · Diode | Navigate Ortur H20 power tiers | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro Ortur · Diode | Budget used-market Ortur for basic engraving | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Sculpfun S30 Pro 10W Sculpfun · Diode | Affordable S30-frame Sculpfun for engraving-first work | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W Sculpfun · Diode | 20W Sculpfun open-frame for engraving and cutting | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Sculpfun S30 Pro Max Sculpfun · Diode | Index S30 Pro Max SKUs | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| TwoTrees TS2 20W TwoTrees · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| TwoTrees TS2 40W TwoTrees · Diode | Fast hobby engraving and cutting — thicker basswood, dark acrylic, and shorter job times | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| TwoTrees TTS-20 Pro 20W TwoTrees · Diode | Budget TwoTrees 20W for engraving and light cutting | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 8.0 |
| Atezr P2 Atezr · Diode | Enclosed mid-budget diode for safer home engraving | 0.01 mm | ~8–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~5–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.9 |
| LaserPecker 4 LaserPecker · Diode | Portable on-site engraving for events and small items | 0.05 mm | ~18–25 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 7.9 |
| Ortur Laser Master 3 10W Ortur · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~15–23 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~8–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.9 |
| Sculpfun S9 10W Sculpfun · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.9 |
| Sculpfun S9 5W Sculpfun · Diode | Entry-level hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light cutting | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.9 |
| Sculpfun S9 Sculpfun · Diode | Budget Sculpfun for reliable wood engraving before upgrading to S30 class | 0.01 mm | ~14–22 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~8–12 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.9 |
| AlgoLaser DIY Kit Mini AlgoLaser · Diode | Ultra-compact AlgoLaser kit for small engraves | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.8 |
| AlgoLaser DIY Kit MK2 10W AlgoLaser · Diode | Enclosed 10W AlgoLaser for hobby engraving | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.8 |
| AlgoLaser DIY Kit MK2 AlgoLaser · Diode | Modular AlgoLaser for makers who want kit flexibility | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.8 |
| AtomStack A24 Pro 1064nm Atomstack · Fiber | Desktop fiber marking without a separate diode engraver | 0.01 mm | ~2–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 7.8 |
| Atomstack A40 Pro 20W Atomstack · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.8 |
| Atomstack A40 Pro 40W Atomstack · Diode | Fast hobby engraving and cutting — thicker basswood, dark acrylic, and shorter job times | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.8 |
| Atomstack A40 Pro Atomstack · Diode | Upgraded Atomstack for stronger cuts and more reliable engraving than A5 | 0.01 mm | ~10–14 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~5–8 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.8 |
| Creality Falcon 5W Creality · Diode | Creality-branded entry engraver for small projects | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.8 |
| Glowforge Aura Glowforge · CO₂ | Easiest CO₂ setup for crafters who want zero tinkering | 0.025 mm | ~6–9 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~3–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.8 |
| Gweike Cloud 50W Gweike · CO₂ | Entry Gweike Cloud CO₂ without 55W pricing | 0.01 mm | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~3–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.8 |
| LaserPecker LP1 Plus LaserPecker · Diode | Compact LaserPecker for maximum portability | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.8 |
| LaserPecker LP2 LaserPecker · Diode | Portable LaserPecker engraving away from a full frame | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.8 |
| OMTech FC-105SAT OMTech · Fiber | FC-105 fiber cutting with SAT configuration | 0.01 mm | ~2–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 7.8 |
| OMTech FC-510 Intelli OMTech · Fiber | Shop fiber cutting beyond desktop marking machines | 0.01 mm | ~2–5 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | Not a cutter | 7.8 |
| Ortur Laser Master 2 S2 Ortur · Diode | Entry Ortur engraving on a tight budget | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.8 |
| Ortur LM2 S2 10W Ortur · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.8 |
| Ortur LM2 S2 5W Ortur · Diode | Entry-level hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light cutting | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.8 |
| Sculpfun S30 Pro Sculpfun · Diode | Sculpfun S30-frame engraving between S9 and Pro Max | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.8 |
| Creality Falcon2 12W Creality · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~17–26 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.7 |
| Creality Falcon2 22W Creality · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.7 |
| Longer Ray5 10W Longer · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~28–43 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~14–24 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.6 |
| Longer Ray5 20W Longer · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.6 |
| Longer Ray5 40W Longer · Diode | Fast hobby engraving and cutting — thicker basswood, dark acrylic, and shorter job times | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.6 |
| Longer Ray5 5W Longer · Diode | Entry-level hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light cutting | 0.01 mm | ~44–65 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~22–36 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.6 |
| Longer Ray5 20W Longer · Diode | Compact desk engraver for small wood & leather gifts | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~7–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.6 |
| TwoTrees TTS-55 Pro 10W TwoTrees · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.5 |
| TwoTrees TTS-55 Pro 20W TwoTrees · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.5 |
| TwoTrees TTS-55 Pro TwoTrees · Diode | Upgraded budget diode with easier setup than base TTS-55 | 0.01 mm | ~12–17 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–9 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.5 |
| Atomstack A5 Pro 10W Atomstack · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.4 |
| Atomstack A5 Pro 20W Atomstack · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.4 |
| Atomstack A5 Pro 5W Atomstack · Diode | Entry-level hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light cutting | 0.01 mm | ~28–43 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~14–24 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.4 |
| Atomstack A5 Pro Atomstack · Diode | Cheapest entry point to try laser engraving at home | 0.01 mm | ~14–20 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~7–11 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.4 |
| Ortur Aufero AL1 Ortur · Diode | Small-footprint Ortur for gift engraving & learning on a budget | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.4 |
| Comgrow Z1 10W Comgrow · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.3 |
| Comgrow Z1 20W Comgrow · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.3 |
| Comgrow Z1 5W Comgrow · Diode | Entry-level hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light cutting | 0.01 mm | ~28–43 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~14–24 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.3 |
| Comgrow Z1 Comgrow · Diode | Cheapest Comgrow entry for light engraving experiments | 0.01 mm | ~11–16 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–9 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.3 |
| TwoTrees TTS-55 10W TwoTrees · Diode | Hobby engraving on wood, leather, and coated metal with light to moderate cutting | 0.01 mm | ~28–43 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~14–24 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.2 |
| TwoTrees TTS-55 20W TwoTrees · Diode | Versatile hobby engraving with solid cutting through typical 3–6 mm basswood | 0.01 mm | ~18–28 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–15 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.2 |
| TwoTrees TTS-55 40W TwoTrees · Diode | Fast hobby engraving and cutting — thicker basswood, dark acrylic, and shorter job times | 0.01 mm | ~12–18 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~6–10 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.2 |
| TwoTrees TTS-55 TwoTrees · Diode | Lowest-cost bench laser for basic wood & leather engraving experiments | 0.01 mm | ~16–24 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | ~9–14 min (10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)) | 7.2 |