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Gweike G1 10W vs NEJE 5 Plus 12W

What G1 10W does better (1) and where 5 Plus 12W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Gweike G1 10W
Gweike · 2023G1 10W
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ US$240
Higher score
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NEJE 5 Plus 12W
NEJE · 20215 Plus 12W
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$270
5.7Power & cutting6.4
6.0Safety3.2
7.4Features & ease of use3.2

Why is G1 10W better than 5 Plus 12W?

  1. Air assistYes · 5 Plus 12W: No

Why is 5 Plus 12W better than G1 10W?

  1. Laser output power10 W vs 12 W+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Gweike G1 10WGweike G1 10W≈ US$2406.7
NEJE 5 Plus 12WNEJE 5 Plus 12W≈ US$2705.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength450 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power10 W12 W
Work area
Work area410 × 310 mm—
Work area width (X)410 mm—
Work area depth (Y)310 mm—
Work area (surface)1,271 cm²—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—10 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm—
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Laser shield / filter coverYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Water cooling—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB—
Wi-FiYes—
USBYes—
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsAI, PDF, DXF, HPGL, PLT, SVG, LBRN, LBRN2, BMP, JPG, PNG, GIF—
Size & power
Width613 mm—
Depth590 mm—
Height160 mm—
Weight6.6 kg—
Rated power consumption120 W—
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