Scores
3
Value ScoreComparible value for money when comparing power, capabilities, features, upgradability etc.
8
Beginner Score
4
Capability Score
Quick Verdict
Beginner-friendly diode laser
Best For
Beginners and casual crafting with minimal setup
Longer
Longer Ray5 10W
Active
£339new
Laser Types
Diode
Form FactorPortable, desktop, benchtop or floorstanding
Desktop
Optical PowerPower of the primary laser
10W
EnclosureIs the laser contained within a perspect unit which protects your eyes and supports fume extraction
Built In
Beginner Friendly
Yes
Normalised Price £Rough exchange of EUR/USD to GBP to help compare - but not built on realtime rates.
£339
Buying Links
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Full Specifications
Longer Ray5 10W
Overview
Laser Types
Diode
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
Beginner
Other
Model
Ray 5 10W
Use Case
Home CraftsEtsy / Small Business
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
10W
Max Engraving Speed
200mm/s
Size
Work Area X
130mm
Work Area Y
125mm
Features
EnclosureIs the laser contained within a perspect unit which protects your eyes and supports fume extraction
Built In
Dual LaserNumber of lasers heads
1
Support
LightBurn Compatible
Materials
Engraves Wood
Cuts Wood
Engraves AcrylicColour dependant
Cuts AcrylicColour dependant
Marks Metal
Engraves Slate
Engraves Glass
Engraves Leather
Buying
Price New
£339
Normalised Price £Rough exchange of EUR/USD to GBP to help compare - but not built on realtime rates.
£339
Scores
Value ScoreComparible value for money when comparing power, capabilities, features, upgradability etc.
3/10
Beginner Score
8/10
Capability Score
4/10