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LaserPecker LP1 Plus vs LP2: pocket toy or real engraver?

LaserPecker’s two cheapest engravers: the $199 LP1 Plus and the $549 LP2.

Updated October 31, 2026

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LaserPecker LP1 Plus

7.5

Best for Beginners and families trying laser engraving

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LaserPecker LP2

7.9

Best for Engraving gifts and personalised items on a budget

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Which should you buy?

The LP1 Plus is a fun first laser for families and occasional crafts. The LP2, with roughly eight times the laser power and a fast galvo head, is the one to buy if you plan to engrave regularly or sell what you make.

Full comparison

Comparison of LaserPecker LP1 Plus, LaserPecker LP2
Feature	LaserPecker LaserPecker LP1 Plus	LaserPecker LaserPecker LP2 Top score
Overall score	7.5	7.9
Power and speed	6.2	7.2
Results and build	7.6	8.2
Software and safety	8.8	8.0
Value	8.3	8.7
Price (USD)	$199	$549
Best for	Beginners and families trying laser engraving	Engraving gifts and personalised items on a budget
Pros	Only $199 for the Standard Bundle Pocket-sized and runs from a power bank Phone app imports photos and doodles	5 W 450 nm Nichia diode with a fast galvo (mirror) head Engraves wood, leather, acrylic, glass and coated metal with presets Portable: about 1 kg laser unit, multi-angle stand
Cons	Low power (about 0.6 W): engraving only, slow on harder materials Few independent hands-on reviews so far Goggles must be worn and the beam kept away from cameras	Not good at cutting; LaserPecker advises nothing thicker than about 5 mm Small work area of roughly 100 × 100 mm Bluetooth app dropped beyond about 10 feet in testing
Specifications
Laser	About 0.6 W (600 mW) diode	5 W 450 nm diode (Nichia)
Power	USB power bank or adapter	—
Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0, USB
App	LaserPecker Design Space	—
Stand	Multi-angle (Standard) or auto-focus (Creator)	—
Price	Standard $199 · Creator $349	Standard $549 · SpinTrack $699 · Deluxe $799
Head	—	Galvo mirror, up to 600 mm/s
Work area	—	About 100 × 100 mm; longer with SpinTrack roller
Weight	—	About 1 kg laser unit; 1.75 kg with stand
Formats	—	BMP, JPG, PNG, SVG, G-code
Apps	—	iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
Links	Read review Check price at LaserPecker	Read review Check price at LaserPecker