Looking to buy the Atomstack Swift? Read our in-depth review of the 7W and 12W portable laser engravers. Compare specs, pros, cons, and find the best price.
LightBurn
AtomStack Studio
.ai.svg.dxf.pdf.hpgl.plt.rd.png.jpeg.bmp.tiff.tga.gif.jpgSetup took me about 15 minutes. Engraves wood and leather cleanly. LightBurn support was a must-have for me.
Chose the 7W to prioritize detail. Photo engraves on birch ply look crisp after dialing LPI and gamma.
Upgraded from 7W. The 12W cuts 3 mm basswood faster and reduces passes on MDF. Edges still need light sanding (normal for diodes).
I built a simple enclosure and added exhaust. Huge difference in smoke and smell control. Goggles are non-negotiable.
AtomStack Studio is fine to begin with. I switched to LightBurn for better control of passes, interval, and kerf.
Machine works, but a friend had delays getting parts on another Atomstack. I purchased through a retailer with easy returns.
It’s not a CO2. Expect multiple passes for thicker cuts and avoid clear acrylic. For the price, it’s a capable engraver.
The Atomstack Swift offers impressive portability and features for its price, making it a tempting choice for hobbyists. However, best-lasercutter.com strongly cautions buyers due to widespread reports of abysmal customer support. It's a capable machine, but a significant risk if anything goes wrong.
