GWEIKE G2 Plus 20W Fiber Laser Engraver, 15000mm/s Portable Laser Marking Machine, 150x150mm Working Area, Desktop Handheld 2-in-1 Laser Engraver Machine for Jewelry, Leather, Dog Tags, Metal

As someone who's only worked with diode lasers before (I have an Xtool 20 watt), the Gweike G2 Plus 20W Fiber Laser was a bit of a game-changer for me! I decided to take the plunge into fiber specifically for its ability to deeply engrave metal, and based on numerous reviews highlighting its excellent value and performance, the G2 Plus seemed like the perfect entry point.The setup process was surprisingly easy. I did have a minor hiccup with the packaging – I couldn't immediately locate the thumb drive containing the software. However, once I finally found it tucked away, the software installation and overall system setup were very straightforward. I initially experimented with the included Glaser software, but conveniently, Lightburn released an update around the time of my purchase that added support for the G2. Since I was already comfortable with Lightburn, the transition was seamless.The biggest part of the learning curve, as expected, has been dialing in the optimal settings for different materials and applications. Whether I'm aiming for a light surface engraving, cutting through thinner stock, or achieving a deep, permanent mark, it takes some experimentation to find that sweet spot. My first attempt at deep engraving on a coin blank actually went a little too well – I accidentally cut through in a few spots! This just goes to show the power this little machine packs.Overall, I'm incredibly impressed with the Gweike G2 Plus. It's a solid, well-performing machine that delivers fantastic laser engraving results. It's a significant leap in capability compared to my diode laser and has more power than I initially anticipated. If you're looking to step up your engraving game and want to work with metals, this fiber laser is definitely worth considering. Highly recommended!

This thing is amazing! Now that they updated the unit to be compatible with Lightburn, I can easily engrave all of my metal materials with scary precision. It is a great add to my shop and is so easy to carry and move (even portable), I can place it anywhere I want. The 20 watts is plenty for most metal engraving (coins may take a while) and I would easily recommend. Their customer support is excellent and responds very quickly with any questions.

laser burned out after 20 minutes

Does what a 20w fiber laser should , I would recommend lightburn as opposed to their software they send but all in all good little laser for the price !

first off...Machine is Excellent in construction. Solid. Performance out of the box was outstanding as well..in small item testing.Had a few issues with incomplete engraving, but Support worked with me to address the issue. I will add more to this review later after further use of product.

I am very satisfied. Quick response. Very patient. Really knows the product. I am enjoying the product. Plan to buy a bigger one at some point.

This machine and this company deserve a review. I purchased the 20W model and received it. Had some issues with the power supply and contacted the company. Instantly, they set me up on a chat with several techs. They troubleshot and sent me a new machine within days. I upgraded to a 30W machine and it runs flawlessly. I had some more tech questions to improve speed and they answered them immediately. Buy with confidence. Any company can have issues, but it’s how they react and correct the problem is where the true value is. I also have a 6000W laser coming from Gweike as well and the service so far has been fantastic. What else could you ask for? Quality product and service for a fair price.

*UPDATE* It finally connected. I have not tried to hook it up to a laptop yet so that may still be interesting, but it did finally connect to the app on the phone. Not at all a user-friendly setup. Could use a little more direction as to first time use. Not much information is included. Overall, at the end of the day, it does what it says it'll do. You just might have to figure it out on your own.If I could give it less than one and still be able to comment I would. I'm fairly tech savvy and have no problems with most things like this but after an hour of resetting and restarting, I've given up. I don't even know how well the product works or doesn't work because it is impossible to connect it to a mobile device. It should NEVER be this hard to connect two devices in 2025. Do yourself a favor and buy something else, preferably American made (if you're in America that is.) Maybe, if customer service will ever reply, I can update this. 1200 dollar paper weight is what I have currently.