10 Best Laser Engravers
for December 2023

The Makeblock xTool D1 laser engraver and cutter is a terrific machine for hobbyists and professionals. With 60 watts of power, it can transform materials up to 6mm thick into smooth, crisp lines, and it can engrave on over 100 types of materials. The D1's laser module has a compressed spot and a laser focus spot, which allows it to engrave dark materials, such as acrylic, nylon, wood, and bamboo, in just one pass. The engraver's 17-inch by 15.98-inch working area is large, and it supports rotary attachments for engraving big diameter cylinders. The D1's rotary attachments are all included, and the machine's height is easily adjustable. The D1's software comes with 18 different engraving templates, and you can customize the engraver's settings by downloading additional free engraving templates online. Overall, the D1 has all the features you need for high-quality, professional laser engraving and cutting, and it's extremely affordable.

The S10 Pro is a lower-end version of the S10, but for most users, it's the better choice. It's smaller and easier to use, but it also has greater power, a 50W laser, and a fixed-focus laser. It's compatible with a wider range of software, too. The S10 Pro also boasts a more powerful laser, although it costs twice as much. The S10 Pro is also more versatile, as it can be used for engraving and cutting, rather than only cutting. The S10 Pro is also quieter, and it produces much better results than our previous pick. The S10 Pro's laser is also much brighter, making it much easier to see what you're doing. The S10 Pro's laser has a 1/3 spot size, which is much smaller than the spot size of other lasers we tested. The S10 Pro also engraves much faster and with much better results. The S10 Pro is also easier to use than our previous pick, and it's already compatible with a wider range of software. The S10 Pro also costs much less, making it our overall top pick.

The KENTOKTOOL LE400 Pro 50W laser engraving machine CNC, Eye Protection Fixed-Focus 400x400mm Large Engraving Area DIY Laser Marking for Wood Metal Leather Aluminum Carving Cutting is a surprisingly capable machine given the price, and it's a top choice for anyone looking for an affordable laser engraver. It has a powerful laser that cuts through wood, leather, and plastic, and it has a large enough engraving area (400x400mm) that it's suitable for most projects. The laser engraving machine has a relatively fast focusing time (less than one second) and a fixed-focus design, so it's suitable for both one-time engravings and cuttings that require frequent focusing. The laser protective cover is well designed, and the laser engraving machine has 3 focus levels, which makes it easy to engrave and cut through a variety of materials. For the price, the laser engraving machine is also surprisingly quiet, so it's suitable for projects that involve multiple people. The laser engraver is not especially easy to use, however, and the manual is poorly written, so it's challenging to learn how to use the machine. The laser engraving machine also has a few minor design flaws, such as its recessed power button, which makes it difficult to turn off. The laser engraving machine's affordable price and relatively powerful laser make it a great buy.

The Compact LaserPecker Mini Desktop Laser Engraving Portable Laser Etcher Laser Cutter Printer with Safety Glasses for DIY Logo Design, Art Craft Science Gold makes a nice choice if you want a portable desktop laser engraver. It has more power and a faster laser speed than most of the other laser engravers we tested, and it's much more accurate than most. The laser engraver is also compact and lightweight, and it has a sliding cover with a magnetic lock, so you can store and secure the engraving material inside the machine. The Compact LaserPecker Mini Desktop Laser Engraving Portable Laser Etcher Laser Cutter Printer with Safety Glasses for DIY Logo Design, Art Craft Science Gold is also easy to use. The laser engraver comes with a free app (available for Android and iPhone), so you can control the laser engraver from your smartphone. The laser engraver is also compatible with Windows and macOS. The laser engraver can engrave images, text, and drawings on wood, paper, leather, and fabric. The laser engraver can also engrave on metal and glass. The laser engraver can engrave a 10*10cm area, and the recommended focal distance is 190mm-200mm. The Compact LaserPecker Mini Desktop Laser Engraving Portable Laser Etcher Laser Cutter Printer with Safety Glasses for DIY Logo Design, Art Craft Science Gold has a one-year warranty, and it comes with three engraving materials, a USB cable, and a safety goggles.

The SCULPFUN S9 laser cutter and engraver offers a lot of power and features for its price. The laser cutter and engraver is easy to set up and use, and it's compatible with most of the engraving software we tested. The laser cutter and engraver is also well-designed and constructed, and it comes with several safety features, such as an eye protector and a filter cover. The laser cutter and engraver is very powerful, and it's capable of cutting or engraving 15mm thick wood. The laser cutter and engraver is also capable of cutting or engraving 10mm acrylic. The laser cutter and engraver is very accurate, and it can cut or engrave words, shapes, or lines with 0.06mm precision. The laser cutter and engraver is also very quiet, and it's capable of cutting or engraving DVDs, CDs, CDs, credit cards, ID cards, wood, acrylic, ceramics, and other materials.

The Mini Laser Engraver is a great entry-level engraver, and its performance blows away its price tag. It's fast, accurate, and quiet, and it has a smart, well-designed app that makes it easy to use this engraver. The Mini Laser Engraver units we tested were very fast: 13,000mm/min, which is about 60% faster than our previous top picks, the Epilog Zing and the EHP-1000. The Mini Laser Engraver is also more accurate, with 0.009mm engraving accuracy. And the Mini Laser Engraver's app is well designed: It's easy to move around on the app, and it allows you to preview your projects and changes in real time. It's also easy to pause or stop your engraving, and when you're done, the app will prompt you to send your project to your printer or upload it to the cloud. The Mini Laser Engraver's Wi-Fi connectivity is also great: It connects automatically to your router, and you can download firmware updates in the app. And the app is free to download, so you won't have to pay extra for an app you might not use.

For years we've been recommending engraving software from LaserWriters, but Makeblock's new laser carving software, Laserbox Basic, is simpler, faster, and easier to use. And it's downloadable for free (although you'll need a Makeblock xTool D1 laser engraver to use it). The program's interface is clean and uncluttered, so it's fairly intuitive to use. You can transfer projects from LightBurn to Laserbox Basic easily, and import new drawings from other programs, too. Laserbox Basic has settings for cutting and engraving, and you can adjust the engraving depth, speed, and laser power for each. You can also adjust the laser speed manually and engrave up to 200 layers. Laserbox Basic's default settings are pretty good, and after we'd adjusted them, our machine did a fine job of engraving and cutting. We calibrated it using our laser level, and the laser engraved and cut precisely where we wanted. We liked that the program gave us the option to select our own engraving depth, and we could cut up to 8mm of wood in a single pass. We also liked that Laserbox Basic comes with a tool library, which you can install via iTunes, so you can easily find the right tool for the job.

The ATOMSTACK A5 Pro is a surprisingly good laser engraving machine. It performed well in our tests, and the included software is compatible with a wide variety of platforms. The laser engraver's engraving area is 400x410mm, which is a bit smaller than other laser cutters we tested, but it's enough to engrave most items. The ATOMSTACK A5 Pro also performs well in terms of accuracy and resolution. The engraver's engraving quality was consistently good, and our tests showed that the engraver has an accuracy of up to 0.001mm. The laser engraver's engraving speed is also fast, and it has a power output of up to 40W. The laser engraver's laser power is adjustable, and you can control the laser's output power by manually adjusting the laser power switch. The laser engraver's engraving time is also fast, and you can print up to 1.7 layers of text in 30 seconds. The engraver features a high-quality laser pointer, and you can easily adjust the laser pointer's brightness, and the engraver's laser pointer is bright enough to clearly see the engraving area. The laser engraver is lightweight, and it weighs only 4.5 pounds. Overall, the ATOMSTACK A5 Pro is a high-quality, affordable laser engraving machine, and it's an excellent choice for DIY enthusiasts.

The Comgrow Z1 5W is the most affordable laser engraver we tested, and it's as easy to use as the other units we tested. It only has one button for power, focus, and auto-focus, and it's extremely quiet. The laser is powerful enough to burn wood, metal, glass, stone, and leather, and it's accurate enough to burn text into wood. It's also equipped with an engraver head, so you can use it to cut logos, shapes, and designs out of wood. The Comgrow Z1 5W is affordable, easy to use, and powerful enough to do most jobs. However, it doesn't come with any software, so you can't use it with the included laser engraving software. The laser also takes up a lot of space, and the laser engraving software isn't very good.

If you're looking for a laser engraver, there's really only two choices: The 5000mW A5, and the 2000mW A3. Both are powerful (and capable) laser engravers, and the A5 has slightly higher power output, which makes it easier to engrave on thicker materials. The A5's bigger engraving area (400x400x410mm) should also make it easier to engrave larger items, while the A3's smaller size (310x310x290mm) means it can only handle smaller items. The A5's fixed-focus lens makes it easier to engrave on items with complex shapes, such as curved surfaces, while the A3's zoom lens makes it easier to engrave on flat, straight objects. The A5's lens cover is 95% transparent, so it's easier to view the engraving area, but it's a little bit harder to adjust the focus. The A5's laser power is more stable than the A3's, which makes it easier to engrave on darker materials. The A5 is also slightly quieter than the A3, and the laser protective cover is a nice touch. The A5's focus adjustment wheel feels a little bit faster, but the difference isn't significant. The A5's controls are a little easier to use than the A3's, but both have intuitive user interfaces. The A5's laser protective cover is a nice touch, but we found that the laser protective cover on the A3 was easier to use. Overall, the A5 and A3 are close competitors, and the A5's higher power output makes it a better choice for engraving on thicker materials.