LaserPecker LP4 vs. LaserPecker LP5
Both lasers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be said objectively.
The key differences
- The LaserPecker LP4 is in a lower price class (€1,000 to €1,500) than the LaserPecker LP5 (€1,500 to €3,000).
- The LaserPecker LP5 has the more powerful main source (20 W optical).
- The LaserPecker LP4 has the larger work area (160 × 120 mm).
- According to the manufacturer, the LaserPecker LP5 is faster (up to 10,000 mm/s instead of 4,000 mm/s). This saves time, especially on large engravings.
| LaserPecker LP4 | LaserPecker LP5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,000 to €1,500 | €1,500 to €3,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €1,199, Standard Bundle (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €2,499, Standard Bundle (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Combination machine | Combination machine |
| Laser source | Diode 450 nm, 10 W optical, and infrared 1064 nm, 2 W | Fibre laser 1064 nm, 20 W, and diode 450 nm, 20 W optical |
| Power (optical, main source) | 10 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 160 × 120 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Dimensions | not specified by the manufacturer | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Weight | 4 kg | 6.02 kg |
| Construction type | Galvo | Galvo |
| Enclosure | open | open |
| Laser class | Class 4 | Class 4 |
| Speed (max.) | 4,000 mm/s (galvo) | 10,000 mm/s (galvo) |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | up to 8 mm balsa, 5 mm dark opaque acrylic | up to 1 mm brass, stainless steel, aluminium or titanium; up to 20 mm basswood; up to 15 mm dark acrylic |
| Air Assist | no | no |
| Camera | no | no (camera only in the optional Safety Enclosure) |
| Fume extraction | integrated exhaust fan, no filter; enclosed protective cover optional | Exhaust fan in the optional enclosure system, air purifier optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional (Rotary Extension, 3 to 200 mm diameter) | optional (Rotary Extension, 1 to 145 mm diameter) |
| Software | LaserPecker Design Space, LaserPecker App, LightBurn (from firmware V6.53) | LaserPecker Design Space, LaserPecker App, LightBurn |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0, USB | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, Bamboo, Leather, Paper, Fabric, Plastic, Acrylic, Glass (tinted), Ceramic (glazed), Food, Anodised metal, Painted metal, Stainless steel (marking), Metal (with IR) | Wood, Acrylic, Leather, Glass, Stone, Paper, Rubber, Food, Plastic, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Brass, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium |
Who is which one suitable for?
LaserPecker LP4
Personalisers who want to engrave small parts in wood, leather and metal with a single portable machine.
- two laser sources: diode for wood and leather, infrared for metal and plastic
- Galvo with 4,000 mm/s, compact and portable
LaserPecker LP5
Jewellery and personalisation businesses that work metal and wood with one compact device.
- genuine 20 W fibre laser plus 20 W diode in one portable device
- cuts thin metal sheets up to 1 mm according to the manufacturer
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