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LaserPecker LP5 vs LP4: is fibre worth twice the price?

Both are portable dual-laser engravers. The LP5 pairs a 20 W diode with a 20 W fibre laser; the LP4 pairs a 10 W diode with a 2 W infrared laser and adds a touchscreen.

Updated October 30, 2026

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LaserPecker LP5

8.0

Best for Personalising metal: jewellery, tags, tumblers and tools

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LaserPecker LP4

8.1

Best for Craft-fair and in-store personalisation on the go

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Which should you buy?

Buy the LP5 if you engrave metal regularly: its fibre laser marked a stainless pendant in 41 seconds in testing and can cut thin brass. Buy the LP4 if you mostly engrave wood and leather, want offline touchscreen control at markets and only mark metal occasionally.

Full comparison

Comparison of LaserPecker LP5, LaserPecker LP4
Feature	LaserPecker LaserPecker LP5	LaserPecker LaserPecker LP4 Top score
Overall score	8.0	8.1
Power and speed	8.6	7.8
Results and build	8.4	8.2
Software and safety	7.0	8.4
Value	7.6	8.4
Price (USD)	$2,429	$1,099
Best for	Personalising metal: jewellery, tags, tumblers and tools	Craft-fair and in-store personalisation on the go
Pros	Dual source: 20 W 1064 nm fibre for metal, 20 W 450 nm diode for organics Up to 10,000 mm/s engraving speed Tested: stainless pendant engraved in 41 s; brass pendant in under 3 min	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	Software: no time estimate, missing presets, LightBurn capped and no fibre support Small native work area (100 × 100 mm square) Deep 3D embossing takes 5–20 hours on a coin or coaster	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
Lasers	20 W 1064 nm fibre + 20 W 450 nm diode	10 W 450 nm diode + 2 W 1064 nm infrared
Work area	100 × 100 mm square (120 × 160 mm ellipse); 160 × 300 mm with slide extension	160 × 120 mm; 160 × 300 mm with slide extension
Speed	Up to 10,000 mm/s	Up to 4,000 mm/s
Spot size	Fibre 0.06 × 0.06 mm; diode 0.08 × 0.1 mm	—
Weight	About 6 kg with stand and cover	About 4 kg
Connectivity	USB, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	USB, Bluetooth 5.0
Software	LaserPecker Design Space (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android); limited LightBurn	—
Safety	Goggles when open; optional Class 1 safety enclosure	—
Price	Standard bundle $2,429 · All-in-One $3,847	Standard $1,099 · All-in-One $1,999
Resolution	—	Up to 8K
Cutting (official)	—	8 mm basswood, 5 mm black acrylic
Control	—	Built-in touchscreen, app, LightBurn
Links	Read review Check price at LaserPecker	Read review Check price at LaserPecker