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Genmitsu L8 20W
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GenmitsuDiode laser engraver

Genmitsu L8 20W

Genmitsu L8 20W is a diode laser engraver released in 2023. Key specs: laser sources Blue diode (≈455 nm), laser output power 20 W, work area 400 × 400 mm, max engraving / travel speed 667 mm/s.

9.1Score
Power & cutting7.7
Speed8.9
Precision4.8
Work area7.7
Safety8.3
Features & ease of use9.1
price rangeUS$590–740
Year
2023
Popularity
#45 of 406
Blue diode (≈455 nm)Laser sources
20 WLaser output power
400 × 400 mmWork area
667 mm/sMax engraving / travel speed
0.13 mmLaser spot size
YesEnclosed (fully covered)
Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)Laser safety class
Spec guide

How it ranks among diode laser engravers of 2023

Compared with diode laser engravers released in 2023. Bars show the share of models it beats.

compared with other diode laser engravers

Why is L8 20W a good choice?

Max engraving / travel speed: 667 mm/sbetter than 88% of diode laser engravers
Work area (surface): 1,600 cm²better than 72% of diode laser engravers
Laser output power: 20 Wbetter than 70% of diode laser engravers
Specifications

Full specifications

General
Laser sources
Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion system
Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sources
No
Wavelength
455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power
20 W
Work area
Work area
400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)
400 mm
Work area depth (Y)
400 mm
Work area (surface)
1,600 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed
667 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size
0.13 mm
Positioning accuracy
0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)
Yes
Laser safety class
Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detection
No
Features
Air assist
Yes
Built-in camera
Yes
Autofocus / auto height
No
Rotary attachment support
Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Yes
USB
Yes
Compatible software
LightBurn
LightBurn compatible
Yes
File formats
JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, DXF, PLT, HPGL
Size & power
Width
715 mm
Depth
621 mm
Height
261 mm
Rated power consumption
240 W

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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