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Longer Ray5 40W BasicvsOMTech K40 Plus

Longer Ray5 40W Basic
Longer Ray5 40W Basic
Longer
OMTech K40 Plus
OMTech K40 Plus
Omtech
Laser modules
Diode(OpenFrame)
455 nm · 40 W
CO2(Desktop)
10640 nm · 40 W
Work area
385 mm385 mm
🥇Longer Ray5 40W Basic
385 × 385 mm
300 mm200 mm
🥈OMTech K40 Plus
300 × 200 mm
Z height
50 mm55 mm
Speed
400 mm/s300 mm/s
Best price
$699.99Longer ShopView offer
Longer Shop (International)
$599.99Omtech ShopView offer
Omtech Shop (United States)
Connection type
WIFIWIFIUSBUSBSD-CardSD-CARD
USBUSB
Air Assist
Camera
Enclosure
Autofocus
Software
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Operating systems
WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSiPadOSAndroid
WindowsmacOSLinux
File formats
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Laser class
Class 4Class 1
Weight
5.73 kg23 kg
Warranty
12 months24 months
Release
September 30, 2025August 15, 2022
Price/performance
8/10
9/10
Technical parameters
9/10
7/10
User-friendliness
8/10
6/10
Customer service
6/10
5/10
PROS
  • Powerful 48W peak optical power for deep, fast cuts
  • High engraving speed up to 24,000 mm/min
  • Comprehensive 8-point safety system including flame and tilt sensors
  • Versatile connectivity (Wi-Fi, USB, SD Card, App)
  • Built-in 3.5-inch touchscreen for full offline control
  • Smart air-assist system included as standard
  • Affordable entry point into CO2 lasers
  • LightBurn compatible out of the box
  • Robust metal construction
  • Included air assist and exhaust fan
CONS
  • Open-frame design requires robust safety precautions and ventilation
  • Manual focus adjustment required; no autofocus
  • Flame sensor can be overly sensitive to ambient light
  • High power consumption at 175W
  • 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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