Scores
3
Value Score
7
Beginner Score
3
Capability Score
Quick Verdict
Balanced diode laser, requires setup and safety care
Best For
Beginners and casual crafting with minimal setup
Longer
Longer Ray5 2W
Active
£105new
Laser Types
Diode
Form FactorPortable, desktop, benchtop or floorstanding
Desktop
Optical PowerPower of the primary laser
2.5W
EnclosureIs the laser contained within a perspect unit which protects your eyes and supports fume extraction
None
Beginner Friendly
Yes
Normalised Price £Rough exchange of EUR/USD to GBP to help compare - but not built on realtime rates.
£105
Buying Links
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Full Specifications
Longer Ray5 2W
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 level
Beginner
Other
Model
Ray 5
Use Case
Home 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).
Plug & Play
Technical
Optical PowerPower of the primary laser
2.5W
Max Engraving Speed
200mm/s
Size
Work Area X
140mm
Work Area Y
130mm
Features
EnclosureIs the laser contained within a perspect unit which protects your eyes and supports fume extraction
None
Dual Laser
1
Support
LightBurn Compatible
Materials
Engraves Wood
Engraves Acrylic
Marks Metal
Engraves Leather
Buying
Price New
£105
Normalised Price £Rough exchange of EUR/USD to GBP to help compare - but not built on realtime rates.
£105
Scores
Value Score
3/10
Beginner Score
7/10
Capability Score
3/10