LONGER
LONGER Laser B1 40W
$789.99Cheaper
Released 2023
Best Laser Engravers · head-to-head
LONGER Laser B1 40W vs Glowforge Pro
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. LONGER Laser B1 40W is cheaper at $789.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Glowforge
Glowforge Pro
$5999
Released 2018
Which is better: the LONGER Laser B1 40W or Glowforge Pro?
The LONGER Laser B1 40W wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The LONGER Laser B1 40W is the cheaper at $789.99. The LONGER Laser B1 40W both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | LONGER Laser B1 40W | Glowforge Pro |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $789.99 Basic Set MSRP at longer3d.com | $5999 |
| Brand | LONGER | Glowforge |
| Released | 2023 | 2018 |
| Laser type | diode | CO2 |
| Power (W) | 44 | 45 |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 | 10600 |
| Work area (mm) | 450×440 | 495×279 |
| Max speed (mm/s) | 600 | — |
| Min engraving accuracy (mm) | 0.1 | 0.025 |
| Connectivity options | Wi-Fi, USB, TF Card | Wi-Fi |
| Software compatibility | LaserGRBL, LightBurn | Glowforge App (web-based) |
| Enclosed design | No | Yes |
| Weight (kg) | 8.5 | 25 |
| Material compatibility | wood, acrylic, leather, metal, glass, paper, cloth | wood, fabric, leather, paper, acrylic, rubber, cork, glass, marble, stone, ceramic, anodized aluminum, titanium |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
Sources — LONGER Laser B1 40W: longer3d.com (verified 2026-06-26). Glowforge Pro: glowforge.com (verified 2026-06-26).
What's the difference between the LONGER Laser B1 40W and Glowforge Pro?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (10 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Laser type: LONGER Laser B1 40W diode vs Glowforge Pro CO2
- Power (W): LONGER Laser B1 40W 44 vs Glowforge Pro 45
- Wavelength (nm): LONGER Laser B1 40W 450 vs Glowforge Pro 10600
- Work area (mm): LONGER Laser B1 40W 450×440 vs Glowforge Pro 495×279
- Min engraving accuracy (mm): LONGER Laser B1 40W 0.1 vs Glowforge Pro 0.025
- Connectivity options: LONGER Laser B1 40W Wi-Fi, USB, TF Card vs Glowforge Pro Wi-Fi
- Software compatibility: LONGER Laser B1 40W LaserGRBL, LightBurn vs Glowforge Pro Glowforge App (web-based)
- Enclosed design: LONGER Laser B1 40W false vs Glowforge Pro true
- Weight (kg): LONGER Laser B1 40W 8.5 vs Glowforge Pro 25
- Material compatibility: LONGER Laser B1 40W wood, acrylic, leather, metal, glass, paper, cloth vs Glowforge Pro wood, fabric, leather, paper, acrylic, rubber, cork, glass, marble, stone, ceramic, anodized aluminum, titanium