Atomstack Proxima Fiber vs Genmitsu Z5-1 Fiber
| Laser | ||
| Type | Fiber Laser | Fiber Laser |
| Wavelength | 1,064 nm | 1,064 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 2 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 200 × 200 mm | 70 × 70 mm |
| Max Speed | 300,000 mm/min | 600,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Fixed | Fixed |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | No | No |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,799 | $949 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Weight | 12 kg | 4.3 kg |
Pros & Cons
Atomstack Proxima Fiber
What we like
- 20W MOPA fiber for deep, precise metal marking
- Very fast galvo scanning head
- Enclosed for eye safety
- Competitive price for a fiber laser
- Excellent for jewelry and industrial marking
Watch out for
- Cannot process wood or acrylic
- Small 200×200mm work area
- No rotary support
- Steep learning curve for new users
Genmitsu Z5-1 Fiber
What we like
- 2-in-1: desktop stand or handheld for marking irregular objects
- Galvo head at 10,000mm/s for fast metal marking
- 4K marking resolution (0.001mm spot)
- Marks all metals, stone, and rubber without coating
- Budget entry into fiber marking at $949
Watch out for
- Very small 70x70mm marking area
- Only 2W — cannot engrave deeply or cut
- No enclosure — eye protection required
- Not suitable for wood or acrylic
- Limited compared to higher-wattage fiber machines
Compatible Materials
Atomstack Proxima Fiber
Metal EngravingAnodized AluminumGlassStoneRubber
Genmitsu Z5-1 Fiber
Metal EngravingAnodized AluminumGlassStoneRubber
The Genmitsu Z5-1 Fiber costs $949 (47% less) than the Atomstack Proxima Fiber, which is priced at $1,799.
The Atomstack Proxima Fiber has 90% more optical power (20W vs 2W).
The Atomstack Proxima Fiber offers a 88% larger work area (200 × 200 mm vs 70 × 70 mm).
The Genmitsu Z5-1 Fiber has a 50% higher maximum speed (600,000 mm/min vs 300,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Atomstack Proxima Fiber includes an enclosure, while Genmitsu Z5-1 Fiber does not.