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Laser engravers & CNC machines by laser sources
5 options, from the most common to the rarest: how many models use each, typical prices and the best pick.
| Laser sources | Models | Typical price | Years | Best model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue diode (≈455 nm) | 230 | US$135–1,850 | 2019–2026 | OneLaser Cobra 8 90W |
| Fibre (1064 nm) | 78 | US$1,550–7,000 | 2020–2026 | xTool F2 Ultra MOPA 60W |
| CO2 (10.6 µm) | 51 | US$1,550–9,000 | 2018–2026 | OMTech Pronto 75 150W |
| Infrared diode (1064 nm) | 20 | US$120–1,450 | 2023–2026 | AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W |
| UV (355 nm) | 19 | US$2,700–8,000 | 2020–2026 | Sculpfun V12 12W |