ComMarker B4 20W vs LaserPecker LP5
| Laser | ||
| Type | Fiber Laser | Fiber Laser |
| Wavelength | 1,064 nm | 1,064 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 150 × 150 mm | 160 × 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 600,000 mm/min | 600,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | No |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,399 | $2,499 |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Weight | 11 kg | 6.02 kg |
Pros & Cons
ComMarker B4 20W
What we like
- Compact and portable at only 11 kg
- Affordable entry into professional fiber laser engraving
- Available in 20W/30W/50W/100W variants
- Works with EzCad2 and LightBurn
- Strong community and accessory ecosystem
Watch out for
- No autofocus (manual or separate motorized lift table)
- Standard 110×110mm work area is small (optional lens required for 200×200mm)
- USB-only connectivity (no Wi-Fi)
- No built-in enclosure or camera
LaserPecker LP5
What we like
- Dual 20W system: fiber for metals, diode for organics — broadest material coverage
- 10,000 mm/s galvo speed and 0.0027mm precision for production use
- Can cut thin metals (up to 0.5mm steel, 0.2mm aluminum)
- WiFi + LightBurn compatible; 6 kg compact body
- 3D embossing and color engraving on metals
Watch out for
- Small 160×120mm working area (extendable to 160×300mm with Slide Extension)
- No built-in camera; Safety Enclosure with camera sold separately
- Manual focus; no autofocus
- No enclosure included — eye safety requires goggles or optional Safety Enclosure
Compatible Materials
ComMarker B4 20W
steelaluminumbrasscopperAnodized AluminumtitaniumgoldsilverLeathercoated metals
LaserPecker LP5
stainless steelaluminumbrasstitaniumsilverplatinumWoodAcrylicLeatherGlassPaperRubber
The ComMarker B4 20W costs $1,399 (44% less) than the LaserPecker LP5, which is priced at $2,499.
Both machines share the same 20W optical power rating.
The ComMarker B4 20W offers a 15% larger work area (150 × 150 mm vs 160 × 120 mm).
Both machines share the same maximum speed of 600,000 mm/min.
Feature-wise, LaserPecker LP5 includes WiFi connectivity, while ComMarker B4 20W does not.