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Elegoo Phecda 10WvsLonger Ray5 20WvsMecpow X3 Pro 10WvsAcmer P1 S Pro 20WvsOMTech K40 Plus

Elegoo Phecda 10W
Elegoo Phecda 10W
Elegoo
Longer Ray5 20W
Longer Ray5 20W
Longer
Mecpow X3 Pro 10W
Mecpow X3 Pro 10W
Mecpow
Acmer P1 S Pro 20W
Acmer P1 S Pro 20W
Acmer
OMTech K40 Plus
OMTech K40 Plus
Omtech
Laser modules
Diode(OpenFrame)
455 nm · 10 W
Diode(OpenFrame)
455 nm · 20 W
Diode(OpenFrame)
455 nm · 10 W
Diode(OpenFrame)
455 nm · 20 W
CO2(Desktop)
10640 nm · 40 W
Work area
400 mm400 mm
🥇Elegoo Phecda 10W
400 × 400 mm
375 mm375 mm
🥉Longer Ray5 20W
375 × 375 mm
400 mm400 mm
🥈Mecpow X3 Pro 10W
400 × 400 mm
380 mm350 mm
Acmer P1 S Pro 20W
380 × 350 mm
300 mm200 mm
OMTech K40 Plus
300 × 200 mm
Z height
190 mm47 mm––55 mm
Speed
417 mm/s167 mm/s166 mm/s167 mm/s300 mm/s
Best price
$195.00Elegoo ShopView offer
Elegoo Shop (United States)
$379.99Longer ShopView offer
Longer Shop (International)
$289.99Mecpow ShopView offer
Mecpow Shop (International)
$329.00Acmer ShopView offer
Acmer Shop (International)
$799.99Omtech ShopView offer
Omtech Shop (United States)
Connection type
SD-CardSD-CARDUSBUSBWIFIWIFI
WIFIWIFIUSBUSBSD-CardSD-CARD
USBUSBWIFIWIFI
WIFIWIFIUSBUSBSD-CardSD-CARD
USBUSB
Air Assist
Camera
Enclosure
Autofocus
Software
LightBurnLightBurnLaserGRBLLaserGRBLLaserWebLaserWeb
LaserBurnLaserBurnMKSLaserMKSLaser
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LightBurnLightBurnLaserGRBLLaserGRBLLaserWebLaserWebAcmer AppAcmer App
LightBurnLightBurnLaserGRBLLaserGRBL
Operating systems
WindowsmacOSLinux
WindowsmacOSiOSiPadOSAndroid
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WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSiPadOSAndroid
WindowsmacOSLinux
File formats
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Laser class
Class 4Class 4Class 4Class 4Class 1
Weight
6.5 kg5.5 kg3.67 kg3.6 kg23 kg
Warranty
12 months12 months12 months12 months24 months
Release
April 8, 2023December 12, 2022June 1, 2023July 3, 2023August 15, 2022
Price/performance
9/10
8/10
8/10
9/10
9/10
Technical parameters
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
User-friendliness
6/10
6/10
6/10
8/10
6/10
Customer service
8/10
7/10
7/10
6/10
5/10
PROS
  • Aggressive price point
  • Large 400x400mm work area
  • Sturdy aluminum alloy frame
  • Finer laser spot for detailed engraving
  • Compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL
  • Powerful 20W laser for the price
  • Can cut thick materials like 15mm pine in one pass
  • Multi-color engraving on stainless steel
  • Multiple connectivity options (USB, Wi-Fi, SD card)
  • Offline control via 3.5-inch touchscreen
  • Bundled adjustable air assist
  • Comprehensive safety features (limit switches, tilt sensor)
  • Good engraving precision
  • Affordable price point
  • Compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL
  • Excellent value for money
  • Exceptionally rigid all-metal frame for its class
  • Features limit switches on both axes
  • Versatile connectivity including USB Wi-Fi and TF Card
  • Easy and well-documented assembly
  • Affordable entry point into CO2 lasers
  • LightBurn compatible out of the box
  • Robust metal construction
  • Included air assist and exhaust fan
CONS
  • No limit switches
  • Ineffective built-in smoke filter
  • Unreliable flame detector
  • Poorly implemented Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Slower cutting speeds than 20W model
  • Manual focus only, no autofocus
  • Open frame design with significant safety concerns
  • Unreliable onboard safety features (flame/motion detection)
  • Poor cable management
  • Firmware and UI can be buggy and unpolished
  • Air assist pump is an optional extra
  • Unreliable power supply causes restarts
  • Flame sensor prone to false alarms
  • Cutting thicker materials is slow with heavy charring
  • Requires mechanical tuning (belts, wheels) for best results
  • Laser lens is not user-replaceable risking costly module replacement
  • Potential for poor quality control on 20W module
  • Cable management is functional but untidy
  • Customer support can be unresponsive with technical issues
  • Open-frame design requires significant safety precautions
  • Small 8x12 inch work area
  • Requires manual mirror alignment and focusing
  • Inconsistent customer support
  • Included cooling and air assist are basic and often upgraded

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