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LaserPecker LP2 Plus vs LP2: is double the power worth $260?

The same portable design with different lasers: 10 W and 4,000 mm/s on the LP2 Plus, 5 W and 600 mm/s on the LP2.

Updated October 31, 2026

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LaserPecker LP2 Plus

8.3

Best for Portable engraving plus light cutting for crafts and small batches

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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?

Buy the LP2 Plus if you want to cut thin plywood, acrylic or MDF, or engrave batches quickly: it is several times faster and cut 3 mm materials in one pass in testing. Buy the LP2 if you only engrave gifts, leather and coated metal: at $549 it is a bargain for that job.

Full comparison

Comparison of LaserPecker LP2 Plus, LaserPecker LP2
Feature	LaserPecker LaserPecker LP2 Plus Top score	LaserPecker LaserPecker LP2
Overall score	8.3	7.9
Power and speed	8.2	7.2
Results and build	8.2	8.2
Software and safety	8.3	8.0
Value	8.6	8.7
Price (USD)	$809	$549
Best for	Portable engraving plus light cutting for crafts and small batches	Engraving gifts and personalised items on a budget
Pros	10 W 450 nm diode: double the LP2’s power Up to 4,000 mm/s engraving speed Dual red-dot focusing set in seconds	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	Small work area compared with a gantry laser 10 W can’t match 20 W+ machines on thick cuts; 5–6 mm may need several passes Phone app is less intuitive than desktop software	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	10 W 450 nm blue diode	5 W 450 nm diode (Nichia)
Speed	Up to 4,000 mm/s	—
Resolution	Up to 4K	—
Focus	Dual red-dot	—
Cutting (claimed)	Up to 6 mm basswood or acrylic	—
Weight	About 3.4 kg	About 1 kg laser unit; 1.75 kg with stand
Control	LaserPecker Design Space app (iOS, Android, PC)	—
Price	Basic $809 · SpinTrack $999 · All-in-One $1,499	Standard $549 · SpinTrack $699 · Deluxe $799
Head	—	Galvo mirror, up to 600 mm/s
Work area	—	About 100 × 100 mm; longer with SpinTrack roller
Connectivity	—	Bluetooth 5.0, USB
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