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LaserPecker LP2 Plus vs LP4: one laser or two?

Both are portable 10 W diode engravers at 4,000 mm/s. The LP4 adds a 2 W infrared laser and an offline touchscreen for about $290 more.

Updated October 31, 2026

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Which should you buy?

Choose the LP4 if you mark metal, plastics or coated surfaces often, or sell at markets where the touchscreen saves you a laptop. Choose the LP2 Plus if you mostly engrave and cut wood, leather and acrylic.

Full comparison

Comparison of LaserPecker LP2 Plus, LaserPecker LP4
Feature
LaserPecker LP2 Plus
LaserPecker LaserPecker LP2 Plus Top score
LaserPecker LP4
LaserPecker LaserPecker LP4
Overall score 8.38.1
Power and speed
8.2
7.8
Results and build
8.2
8.2
Software and safety
8.3
8.4
Value
8.6
8.4
Price (USD) $809$1,099
Best for Portable engraving plus light cutting for crafts and small batchesCraft-fair and in-store personalisation on the go
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
  • 10 W 450 nm diode + 2 W 1064 nm infrared in one portable unit
  • Offline touchscreen: switch lasers and run files without a computer
  • Adjustable head engraves at an angle without moving the object
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
  • Small work area: 160 × 120 mm (160 × 300 mm with slide extension)
  • Infrared is light-duty compared with a fibre laser
  • Battery pack for portable use is sold separately
Specifications
Laser 10 W 450 nm blue diode—
Speed Up to 4,000 mm/sUp to 4,000 mm/s
Resolution Up to 4KUp to 8K
Focus Dual red-dot—
Cutting (claimed) Up to 6 mm basswood or acrylic—
Weight About 3.4 kgAbout 4 kg
Control LaserPecker Design Space app (iOS, Android, PC)Built-in touchscreen, app, LightBurn
Price Basic $809 · SpinTrack $999 · All-in-One $1,499Standard $1,099 · All-in-One $1,999
Lasers —10 W 450 nm diode + 2 W 1064 nm infrared
Work area —160 × 120 mm; 160 × 300 mm with slide extension
Cutting (official) —8 mm basswood, 5 mm black acrylic
Connectivity —USB, Bluetooth 5.0
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