Glowforge Aura vs LaserPecker LP4
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 6 W | 10 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 305 ร 305 mm | 160 ร 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 15,000 mm/min | 240,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | No | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,199 | $1,099 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Weight | 8.6 kg | 4.23 kg |
Pros & Cons
Glowforge Aura
What we like
- Easiest setup and operation of any laser โ no technical knowledge needed
- Cloud app with automatic material settings
- Built-in camera for precise placement
- Fully enclosed and safe
- Large design library available
Watch out for
- Cloud-dependent โ requires internet for every job
- Slower than modern competitors
- Only 6W โ limited cutting ability
- Ongoing subscription costs for premium designs
- Not compatible with LightBurn
LaserPecker LP4
What we like
- Portable at 4 kg โ battery-powered operation possible
- Dual laser (diode + IR): engrave metals AND organic materials
- Galvo speed 4,000 mm/s โ extremely fast for logos and batch production
- Built-in touchscreen for offline engraving without phone
- Works on 300+ materials, 8K resolution
Watch out for
- Tiny 160ร120mm working area limits project size
- No WiFi โ Bluetooth only (Dongle needed for PC)
- PowerPack battery for portable use sold separately
- No enclosure for eye safety โ requires goggles and conical cover
Compatible Materials
Glowforge Aura
WoodLeatherAcrylicCardboardFabricPaperRubber
LaserPecker LP4
WoodLeatherAcrylicPaperGlassAnodized Aluminumstainless steelplasticFabricfoodStonesilicone
The LaserPecker LP4 costs $1,099 (8% less) than the Glowforge Aura, which is priced at $1,199.
The LaserPecker LP4 has 40% more optical power (10W vs 6W).
The Glowforge Aura offers a 79% larger work area (305 ร 305 mm vs 160 ร 120 mm).
The LaserPecker LP4 has a 94% higher maximum speed (240,000 mm/min vs 15,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Glowforge Aura includes an enclosure, while LaserPecker LP4 does not; Glowforge Aura includes a camera, while LaserPecker LP4 does not; Glowforge Aura includes WiFi connectivity, while LaserPecker LP4 does not; LaserPecker LP4 includes rotary attachment compatibility, while Glowforge Aura does not.