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Laser & CNC laser output power by year
Median laser output power of laser & CNC machines released in 2020 — 5.5 W, in 2026 — 15 W.
MedianMiddle 50% of models
| Year | Median | Middle 50% of models | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 W | 10 W – 48 W | 59 |
| 2025 | 20 W | 7 W – 60 W | 84 |
| 2024 | 20 W | 10 W – 55 W | 70 |
| 2023 | 20 W | 10 W – 47 W | 74 |
| 2022 | 15 W | 8.9 W – 37 W | 28 |
| 2021 | 11 W | 5.5 W – 35 W | 16 |
| 2020 | 5.5 W | 5 W – 50 W | 5 |
By year of release; only models in our catalog are counted, so the newest year may still change.







