Scores
4
Value Score
9
Beginner Score
7
Capability Score
Quick Verdict
Beginner-friendly metal marking machine
Best For
Metal engraving and marking with minimal setup
Gweike
Gweike G2
Active
£1,079new
Laser Types
Fibre
Form FactorPortable, desktop, benchtop or floorstanding
Portable
Optical PowerPower of the primary laser
20W
EnclosureIs the laser contained within a perspect unit which protects your eyes and supports fume extraction
Built In
Modular SystemIs upgrading supported by swapping or adding core components swapped within the same ecosystem (laser module type/power, work bed extension, input screens, accessories etc)
Yes
Camera
Yes
Buying Links
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Full Specifications
Gweike G2
Overview
Laser Types
Fibre
Form FactorPortable, desktop, benchtop or floorstanding
Portable
Motion SystemGantry - laser moves on a frame controlled by belts.
Galvo - laser is stationary and is redirected with mirrors
Galvo
Beginner Friendly
User level
Beginner
Other
Model
G2
Use Case
Etsy / Small BusinessEvent / On-Site Engraving
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).
Plug & Play
Technical
Optical PowerPower of the primary laser
20W
Max Engraving Speed
15000mm/s
Size
Work Area X
110mm
Work Area Y
110mm
Features
EnclosureIs the laser contained within a perspect unit which protects your eyes and supports fume extraction
Built In
Modular SystemIs upgrading supported by swapping or adding core components swapped within the same ecosystem (laser module type/power, work bed extension, input screens, accessories etc)
Rotary SupportDoes the laser accomidate an add on for working on round objects, like cups
Camera
Air Assist Included
Dual Laser
1
Support
LightBurn Compatible
Materials
Engraves Wood
Cuts Wood
Engraves Acrylic
Cuts Acrylic
Marks Metal
Engraves Metal
Engraves Slate
Engraves Glass
Engraves Leather
Buying
Price New
£1,079
Normalised Price £Rough exchange of EUR/USD to GBP to help compare - but not built on realtime rates.
£1,079
Scores
Value Score
4/10
Beginner Score
9/10
Capability Score
7/10