Scores
5
Value ScoreComparible value for money when comparing power, capabilities, features, upgradability etc.
5
Beginner Score
7
Capability Score
Quick Verdict
Balanced CO2 laser, requires maintenance
Best For
Small business production for users happy to tinker
Glowforge
Glowforge Plus
Active
£2,600new
Laser Types
CO2
Form FactorPortable, desktop, benchtop or floorstanding
Desktop
Optical PowerPower of the primary laser
40W
EnclosureIs the laser contained within a perspect unit which protects your eyes and supports fume extraction
Built In
Camera
Yes
Beginner Friendly
Yes
Buying Links
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Full Specifications
Glowforge Plus
Overview
Laser Types
CO2
Form FactorPortable, desktop, benchtop or floorstanding
Desktop
Motion SystemGantry - laser moves on a frame controlled by belts.
Galvo - laser is stationary and is redirected with mirrors
Gantry
Beginner Friendly
User levelLevel of technical knowledge required to run and maintain laser
Small Business
Other
Model
Plus
Use Case
Etsy / Small BusinessHome Crafts
ComplexityPlug & play is minimal setup.
Assebly / Setup might need to assemble gantry frames, some peripherals building like the enclosures.
Hands-on / DIY would expect to maintain the unit and laser beyond the initial assembly - replacing CO2 tubes, tightening belts etc).
Hands-on / DIY
Technical
Optical PowerPower of the primary laser
40W
Max Engraving Speed
1000mm/s
Size
Work Area X
495mm
Work Area Y
279mm
Features
EnclosureIs the laser contained within a perspect unit which protects your eyes and supports fume extraction
Built In
Camera
Air Assist IncludedDedicated air stream to reduce burn
Dual LaserNumber of lasers heads
1
Materials
Engraves Wood
Cuts Wood
Engraves AcrylicColour dependant
Cuts AcrylicColour dependant
Marks Metal
Engraves Slate
Engraves Glass
Engraves Leather
Buying
Price New
£2,600
Normalised Price £Rough exchange of EUR/USD to GBP to help compare - but not built on realtime rates.
£2,600
Scores
Value ScoreComparible value for money when comparing power, capabilities, features, upgradability etc.
5/10
Beginner Score
5/10
Capability Score
7/10