Gweike · Diode laser
Gweike G1
The G1 is an open 10 W diode laser with a 410 x 310 mm work area, air assist and control via LightBurn over USB. Safety glasses, honeycomb bed and rotary attachment cost extra.
Ideal for: Beginners on a small budget who want to engrave wood, leather and cardboard and cut thin material.
Open device: You need laser safety glasses for the matching wavelength while working, and so do onlookers. More at Laser safety.
Price in the manufacturer's shop€229 (was €599), G1 10WOnly one variant. Safety goggles, honeycomb bed and rotary attachment separate.As of 26 Oct 2026, can change dailyThere is no manufacturer's shop price for your region, the EU price is shown.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very affordable entry point with a 410 x 310 mm work area
- Air assist built in
- Emergency stop and tilt sensor that switches off the laser
Cons
- Open design: safety goggles required, not included in the delivery
- Only 10 W and 400 mm/s, thick wood needs several passes
- USB only, no Wi-Fi
Specs
| Price range | under €500 |
|---|---|
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €229 (was €599), G1 10W; Only one variant. Safety goggles, honeycomb bed and rotary attachment separate. (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Diode laser |
| Laser source | Diode laser 450 nm, 10 W optical |
| Power (optical, main source) | 10 W |
| Work area | 410 × 310 mm |
| Dimensions | 613 × 590 × 160 mm |
| Weight | 6.6 kg |
| Construction type | Gantry |
| Enclosure | open |
| Laser class | Class 4 |
| Speed (max.) | 400 mm/s |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | According to the manufacturer's table, in a single pass: linden wood 3 mm, black acrylic 5 mm, pine 5 mm, paulownia 6 mm (10 mm in 2 passes), MDF 2 mm in 3 passes. It does not cut rubber and stone. |
| Air Assist | Yes, air pump ("Super Air Assist"), no power figure given |
| Camera | No camera specified (neither the product page nor the manual mentions one) |
| Fume extraction | No fume extraction stated; the manual mentions a smoke outlet and requires a well-ventilated environment |
| Rotary attachment | Optional: Gweike Cloud G1 Rotary (separate) |
| Software | LightBurn (Windows, macOS, Linux) |
| Connectivity | USB (no Wi-Fi) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, Plywood, MDF, dark acrylic, Paper, Cardboard, Leather, Felt, Stone/slate, coated metal, Business cards made of aluminium (engraving only) |
Source: Manufacturer or retailer specifications, As of 10/2026. Cutting figures are manufacturer values under ideal conditions.
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