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LaserPecker LX2 vs LP5: enclosed cutter or portable metal engraver?

LaserPecker’s two most popular machines do very different jobs. The LX2 is a large enclosed diode cutter; the LP5 is a portable fibre + diode engraver.

Updated October 30, 2026

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LaserPecker LX2

8.3

Best for Home workshops and small businesses that cut wood and acrylic

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LaserPecker LP5

8.0

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

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Which should you buy?

Choose the LX2 for cutting wood and acrylic on a big 500 × 305 mm bed, safely enclosed. Choose the LP5 for engraving metal: its fibre laser outperforms the LX2’s 2 W infrared module on steel.

Full comparison

Comparison of LaserPecker LX2, LaserPecker LP5
Feature	LaserPecker LaserPecker LX2 Top score	LaserPecker LaserPecker LP5
Overall score	8.3	8.0
Power and speed	8.7	8.6
Results and build	8.2	8.4
Software and safety	7.6	7.0
Value	8.5	7.6
Price (USD)	$1,499	$2,429
Best for	Home workshops and small businesses that cut wood and acrylic	Personalising metal: jewellery, tags, tumblers and tools
Pros	Class 1 enclosed with fire suppression: safe to run indoors without goggles Large 500 × 305 mm work area, up to 150 mm tall objects with the riser base Tool-free swap between 20 W, 40 W, 60 W diode and 2 W infrared modules	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
Cons	Camera calibration took more than ten attempts on one test unit Only one laser head fitted at a time: no simultaneous diode + infrared No screen; 20–30 minutes to set up; 22.5 kg	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
Specifications
Type	Enclosed diode laser cutter, Class 1	—
Laser modules	20 W, 40 W or 60 W diode; 2 W 1064 nm infrared (one at a time)	—
Work area	500 × 305 mm	100 × 100 mm square (120 × 160 mm ellipse); 160 × 300 mm with slide extension
Speed	1,000 mm/s, 10,000 mm/s² acceleration	Up to 10,000 mm/s
Precision	0.01 mm	—
Max object height	45 mm; 150 mm with riser base	—
Camera	12 MP, Point-to-Shape positioning	—
Focus	Mechanical probe with 3D Adaptive Focus	—
Safety	Enclosure, fire suppression module included	Goggles when open; optional Class 1 safety enclosure
Software	LaserPecker Design Space, LightBurn	LaserPecker Design Space (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android); limited LightBurn
Weight	22.5 kg	About 6 kg with stand and cover
Price	20 W from $1,499 · 40 W from $1,949	Standard bundle $2,429 · All-in-One $3,847
Lasers	—	20 W 1064 nm fibre + 20 W 450 nm diode
Spot size	—	Fibre 0.06 × 0.06 mm; diode 0.08 × 0.1 mm
Connectivity	—	USB, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
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