ComMarker B6 30W vs LaserPecker LP5
| Laser | ||
| Type | Fiber Laser | Fiber Laser |
| Wavelength | 1,064 nm | 1,064 nm |
| Optical Power | 30 W | 20 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 150 × 150 mm | 160 × 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 900,000 mm/min | 600,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | No |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,999 | $2,499 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Weight | 13.5 kg | 6.02 kg |
Pros & Cons
ComMarker B6 30W
What we like
- Deep engraving capability beyond 20W
- Cuts metal sheet up to 0.5mm in multiple passes
- Same autofocus and SpeedMax™ galvo as B6 20W
- LightBurn and EzCad2 compatible
- Compact at 13.5 kg
Watch out for
- Premium price vs B4 with similar work area
- USB-only (no Wi-Fi)
- No built-in enclosure
- Fiber laser only — cannot engrave clear materials or wood as cleanly as CO2/diode
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 B6 30W
steelaluminumbrasscopperAnodized AluminumtitaniumgoldsilverLeathercoated metals
LaserPecker LP5
stainless steelaluminumbrasstitaniumsilverplatinumWoodAcrylicLeatherGlassPaperRubber
The ComMarker B6 30W costs $1,999 (20% less) than the LaserPecker LP5, which is priced at $2,499.
The ComMarker B6 30W has 33% more optical power (30W vs 20W).
The ComMarker B6 30W offers a 15% larger work area (150 × 150 mm vs 160 × 120 mm).
The ComMarker B6 30W has a 33% higher maximum speed (900,000 mm/min vs 600,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, LaserPecker LP5 includes WiFi connectivity, while ComMarker B6 30W does not.