8 Best Laser Engravers in 2024

Best Laser Engraver UK

Laser engraving involves removing the material at the top of a surface down to a particular depth. Strong laser light is used to engrave or cut surfaces. It uses Subtractive Manufacturing that essentially changes the top surface or layer of an object. As with 3D printers, they operate with the help of a computer where the design is fed into it. Laser engravers are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. The high-powered ones are expensive and mostly used in heavy industry.

If you are someone, who is really into DIY activities then a laser engraver is a must-have for you. The good thing is that this technology is not as new now, so it has become pretty affordable for DIY users. This guide is ideal for you if you are looking to invest in a Laser engraver as it provides you with the top 8 laser engravers in the market. Not only that, but it lists the premium and best picks, along with the one that provides the best value.

This laser engraver by Kacsoo comes with the following in the package: Engraving Machine, Protective Glasses, USB Cable, Power Adapter, Wrench, Whiteboard Marker, two Wood Blocks and five Papers. It is a professional grade Laser Engraver and uses Inkscape and CAD as software options for the design. The software is simple to use and connect automatically when connected. It is an extremely safe machine and prevents accidents with its Gyro sensor (built-in). This helps reduce the chances of accidents, as the machine stops itself when it senses accidental touches.

It is compatible with a number of different types of laser powers and also features TTL control and temperature sensor. It comes with a regular 405nm laser tube, which is ideal as the material absorbs it with ease. Moreover, it is made of Acrylic, PP, and Aluminum and has a laser power of 7000 mW. It supports a number of picture formats including but not limited to: nc, .dxf , .bmp , .jpg and .png.

The Meterk machine supports USB, Bluetooth, and Wireless, thus being very user-friendly. It also features a 6000 mAh Li-ion built-in battery. It lasts for three hours, but it is compatible with a power bank.  Additionally, it is high power and features a memory function, which supports the power cut. It has a carving size of 42 x 42 x 78 mm. Moreover, it results in the output of an image size of 550 x 550 pixels.

Moreover, this laser engraver is easy to use and the installation is extremely simple. It is also capable of carving into IC cards, wallets, wood, phone cases, acrylic, metal, kraft, and bamboo. In addition to these materials, it can carve onto transparent and reflective materials. However, these require black processing first.  It weighs about 1.82 KG as it is made of acrylic, aluminum, and stainless steel. Furthermore, the package includes an Allen wrench, micro USB cable, a CD and a user manual. Unfortunately, it is not compatible with a MAC but is supported by Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 tablets, android phones and iOS 9.0.

It also comes with a 12-month warranty, a risk-free return (30 days).

This laser engraver can cover an area of up to 11.8 x 15.7 inches. It can engrave various types of materials (mostly non-metal) including leather, acrylic, glass, cloth, fabric, plywood, bamboo and many more. Moreover, it allows image formats including CDR, JPG, DXF, PLT, PNG, TIF, BMP, etc. JPG pictures should, however, be of high resolution otherwise the design printed will come out blurry. The good thing about this machine is that it is relatively smaller than other laser engravers. However, it has big energy, features engraving and cutting functions.

It meets safety standards as it is built on CE standards. It comes with a rotary interface that is installed before you buy it. Adding rotary fixtures allows you to engrave on cylindrical items. All you need to do is add a fixture and you are good to go. What matters at the end of the day is what kind of speed, laser power, amperage, etc. you input to the device depending on the material. For more great tools check out our guides on sds drills and planer thicknessers.

This CE certified engraving machine comes with four rotating wheels, thus making it both safe and convenient to use. It can cover an engraving area of up to 12 x 8 inches, and the laser is of 40W of CO2 type and features a gas tube. The resolution ratio is 0.001 in (0.026mm) / (1000dpi). It comes with a built-in fan, which aims to reduce the temperature of the machine when in use.

It comes with Corel Draw software, which is not only easy to use but is very similar to Newly Seal and Newly Draw. This makes it suitable for both carving and cutting. The mainboard and chip are imported from Japan, while the bearing from Germany. This makes it both precise and highly accurate. It features a USB port and connects with a PC or laptop easily. A professional-grade engraver is perfect for garments, leather, embroidery, packing, printing, and furniture.

It supports the following computer systems Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP, however, Apple is not supported. See our guide on heat guns and cordless drills for more great tools.

This Laser engraver is compatible with Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Android smartphones. In addition, it supports six different languages including German, French, Japanese, English, Chinese and Italian. It has a high capacity battery, which is built-in and is 6000 mAh and polymer li-ion type. It provides an output of 4A and can be used offline with the use of a cable for a long power supply.

Furthermore, it has an engraving space of 42 x 42 x 78mm and can engrave on plastic, acrylic, wood, bamboo, paper, leather rubber, etc. and other flammable materials. It has a pixel resolution of 550 x 550and the structure is made of alloy coupled with 108 screws, thus being highly durable. When the battery is low the power cut memory function enables non-stop engraving. It weighs about 971 g, is affordable, portable and flexible.

This laser engraver is a pro upgrade from 3018. It uses GRBL for the software and supports Windows XP, Win 7, Win 8 and Win 10. It also has an offline controller, which does not require you to connect to the computer. Moreover, you can manually adjust the different axes for the starting point, etc. It can engrave on plastic, wood, PCB, PVC, and acrylic.

It is usable with a laser, which is not included in the package. The package consists of a DIY router kit, an ER11 extension, 4 clamp plates, and 10 carving knives along with a user manual. It has a simple assembly that lasts from 30-60 minutes. It is especially known for its wood engraving through coding and designing. Moreover, it features a stepper motor of 34 MM length of the fuselage, a current of 1.33 A, 12 V and a torque of 0.25 N/M. The spindle also has a 775 spindle motor. Check out our guide on drill bit sets for more must have tools.

It has a huge engraving area of 40 x 50 cm and a gantry shaped design. There is no restriction on the engraving height. It is ideal for DIY users as the desktop laser machine is built for amateurs. Additionally, it comes with greyscale printing, low light, and freedom positioning. It can work on various materials including sponge paper, plastic, paper, plastic wallet, bamboo, horns, some leather, wood, rubber chapter, photosensitive chapter. Unfortunately, it does not carve metals, stone, glass jewelry, silver, reflective ceramic and translucent material.

It features two stepper motors instead of one. The body is made of aluminum and acrylic. The engraver area covers 40 x 50 cm and a laser power of 500 MW. Moreover, it has a weight of 5.36 KG, which makes it ideal. The package includes the engraving machine, AC adapter (12V 5A), Protective glasses Small Key, Data line (1.5 m), Material to be tested (Kraft paper and sponge paper) and a U Disk Instruction Manual.

This laser engraving machine covers an area of 40 x 50 cm which is quite large. There is no height limitation for engraving and it has a gantry shaped design. It features a two stepper motor drive which ensures fast speed. It is perfect for amateurs as it also comes with greyscale printing. Moreover, it is made of aluminum and acrylic and has a voltage of 12 V, 5 A.

It can be used on the following surfaces: Wood, paper, bamboo, plastic, horns,  leather (wallet), plastic phone shell, rubber chapter, photosensitive chapter, sponge paper. However, it does not work on metals, translucent items, and reflective surfaces. It has a laser power of 5500 MW, and the motor has a two-phase four-wire.