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LaserPecker LP4 vs LP5: Which Dual-Laser Engraver Should You Buy?
Quick Answer
Short answer: the LP4 marks, the LP5 manufactures. Both are portable dual-laser galvo engravers that pair a blue diode with a 1064nm infrared source. The LP4 ($1,099) combines a 10W diode with a 2W infrared laser — enough to engrave metals, plastics, and leather at marking depth, and to cut 8mm basswood. The LP5 ($2,499) doubles the diode to 20W and steps the infrared up to a true 20W fiber laser that deep-engraves metal and cuts brass, stainless, aluminum, and titanium sheet up to 1mm. Pick the LP4 for personalization and marking; pick the LP5 when metal work is the business.
Buy the LP4 if…you personalize and mark — tumblers, leather goods, jewelry tags, coated metals, wood gifts — and want dual-laser versatility at the lowest price, in a 9.3 lb package that travels to markets and events.
Buy the LP5 if…you engrave metal for a living — deep engraving, serial numbers, jewelry, knives, and cutting thin metal sheet — and need a real 20W fiber laser plus a stronger 20W diode for wood and acrylic.
Spec Comparison
| Spec | LaserPecker LP4 | LaserPecker LP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at Crafting Source | From $1,099 (bundles to $1,899) | From $2,499 (bundles to $3,499) |
| Laser sources | 10W 450nm diode + 2W 1064nm infrared | 20W 450nm diode + 20W 1064nm fiber |
| Working area | 160 x 120mm (160 x 300mm with Slide Extension) | 120 x 160mm ellipse (160 x 300mm with Slide Extension) |
| Max working speed | 4,000 mm/s | 10,000 mm/s |
| Cutting depth | 8mm basswood / 5mm black acrylic | 1mm metal sheet / 15mm black acrylic / 20mm basswood |
| Laser spot size | 0.05 x 0.05mm (diode) / 0.01 x 0.01mm (IR) | 0.08 x 0.1mm (diode) / 0.06 x 0.06mm (fiber) |
| Positioning precision | 0.01mm | 0.0027mm |
| Max processing height | 94mm | 137mm |
| Rotary diameter | Up to 200mm (with Rotary Extension) | Up to 200mm (with Rotary Extension) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 / USB | USB / Wi-Fi |
| Software | LaserPecker Design Space (app & PC) / LightBurn | LaserPecker Design Space (app & PC) / LightBurn |
| Total weight | 9.32 lbs | 13.27 lbs |
Where the LP4 Wins
- Price. $1,099 gets you both laser types; the LP5 starts at $2,499.
- Fine infrared detail. The 2W IR laser's 0.01 x 0.01mm spot is the finer of the two infrared sources — delicate marking on metal, plastic, and leather is its home turf.
- Portability. At 9.32 lbs total it is the lighter travel setup, and the Portable Bundle adds a carrying case for $1,299.
- Same ecosystem. Rotary Extension, Slide Extension, and air purifier bundles mirror the LP5's, so the upgrade path is familiar.
Where the LP5 Wins
- A real fiber laser. 20W of fiber power deep-engraves metal and cuts brass, stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium up to 1mm — marking-depth IR cannot do this.
- Double the diode. 20W cuts 20mm basswood and 15mm black acrylic, versus 8mm and 5mm on the LP4.
- Speed and precision. 10,000 mm/s galvo speed (2.5x the LP4) and 0.0027mm positioning precision for production marking runs.
- Taller work. 137mm of processing height vs 94mm, plus Wi-Fi connectivity the LP4 lacks.
The Bottom Line
The deciding question is what the infrared laser has to do. If it marks — names, logos, and designs on metal, plastic, and leather — the LP4's 2W IR does it beautifully for $1,099. If it has to remove metal — deep engraving, cutting sheet, high-volume production marking — only the LP5's 20W fiber qualifies, and its 20W diode is the stronger wood-and-acrylic tool as well. Both are in our laser engravers collection; the wider laser machines collection covers gantry and CO2 alternatives.
Prices checked November 6, 2026 at Crafting Source — an authorized dealer with a Price Match Guarantee and financing through Affirm at checkout. Shop the LaserPecker LP4 or the LaserPecker LP5
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the LaserPecker LP4 engrave bare metal?
Yes — that is what its 2W 1064nm infrared laser is for. It engraves metal, plastic, and leather at marking depth. What it cannot do is deep-engrave or cut metal; that takes the LP5's 20W fiber laser, which cuts metal sheet up to 1mm.
Can the LP5 cut wood and acrylic, or is it only for metal?
It does both. The LP5's 20W blue diode handles wood, acrylic, leather, glass, rock, paper, and rubber — rated to 20mm basswood and 15mm black acrylic — while the 20W fiber laser covers stainless steel, aluminum, brass, silver, platinum, and titanium.
What do the Rotary and Slide Extensions do?
The Slide Extension stretches the working area to 160 x 300mm on both machines. The Rotary Extension lets you engrave cylindrical objects up to 200mm in diameter — tumblers, bottles, and rings. Both are bundled in the Business and All-in-One packages.
Do the LP4 and LP5 work with LightBurn?
Yes. Both list LaserPecker Design Space (mobile app and PC) and LightBurn as supported software, and both import G-Code, JPG, PNG, BMP, SVG, and DXF files.