Longer · Diode laser
Longer Ray5 20W
Affordable open diode laser with 20 W, touchscreen and Wi-Fi. For serious cutting you need the Cutting Kit with Air Assist.
Ideal for: Beginners on a small budget who want to engrave and occasionally cut thin wood.
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€399.99 (was €569.99), 20 W, basic setAs 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 into the 20 W class
- Touchscreen and Wi-Fi for operation without a PC
- Work area extendable to 850 x 850 mm with an expansion kit
Cons
- open frame, air assist and extraction only as accessories
- low maximum speed of 10,000 mm/min with the 20 W module
- Manufacturer's page with incomplete and partly contradictory information
Specs
| Price range | under €500 |
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| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €399.99 (was €569.99), 20 W, basic set (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Diode laser |
| Laser source | Diode 450 nm, 20 W optical; optional infrared module 1064 nm (Ruby) |
| Power (optical, main source) | 20 W |
| Work area | 400 × 365 mm |
| Dimensions | 610 × 670 × 200 mm |
| Weight | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Construction type | Gantry |
| Enclosure | open |
| Laser class | Class 4 |
| Speed (max.) | 10,000 mm/min (around 167 mm/s) |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | up to 15 mm basswood in one pass, acrylic up to 35 mm (manufacturer's figure) |
| Air Assist | optional (in the Cutting Kit) |
| Camera | optional (camera kit) |
| Fume extraction | no, open frame; air purifier optional (Indoor Eco-Friendly Kit) |
| Rotary attachment | optional (in the All-in-One Studio Kit or separately) |
| Software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL, LaserBurn app |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, microSD card, 3.5-inch touchscreen for offline use |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, MDF, Paper, Leather, Felt, Acrylic (dark, opaque), Bamboo, Fabric, Glass, Ceramic, Stone, Stainless steel (marking), Coated metal |
Source: Manufacturer or retailer specifications, As of 10/2026. Cutting figures are manufacturer values under ideal conditions.
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