Wainlux
Wainlux K10
$159Cheaper
Released 2023
Best Laser Engravers · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Wainlux K10 is cheaper at $159. Every spec and price links to its source.
Wainlux
$159Cheaper
Released 2023
Glowforge
$5999
Released 2018
The Wainlux K10 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Wainlux K10 is the cheaper at $159. The Wainlux K10 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $159 | $5999 |
| Brand | Wainlux | Glowforge |
| Released | 2023 | 2018 |
| Laser type | diode | CO2 |
| Power (W) | 3 | 45 |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 | 10600 |
| Work area (mm) | 80×80 | 495×279 |
| Max speed (mm/s) | 50 | — |
| Min engraving accuracy (mm) | 0.01 | 0.025 |
| Connectivity options | Wi-Fi, USB | Wi-Fi |
| Software compatibility | CutLabX, LaserGRBL, LightBurn | Glowforge App (web-based) |
| Enclosed design | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (kg) | 1.57 | 25 |
| Material compatibility | wood, leather, silicone, paper, glass, acrylic, cloth | wood, fabric, leather, paper, acrylic, rubber, cork, glass, marble, stone, ceramic, anodized aluminum, titanium |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
Sources — Wainlux K10: wainlux.com (verified 2026-06-26). Glowforge Pro: glowforge.com (verified 2026-06-26).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (10 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.