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Pick up to three laser cutters, engravers or 3D printers. Every figure comes from the maker’s own pages; blank means the maker doesn’t say.

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Specifications compared
	Diode laserGlowforge Spark
Type	Diode laser
Technology	6W blue diode laser, 450 nm, enclosed compact craft laser — Glowforge Craft Series
Laser power	6W diode
Work area	216 × 279 mm — Max cutting area 8.5 x 11 in (converted ≈ 216 x 279 mm); no passthrough
Max cut (maker’s claim)	"Both Glowforge Spark and Glowforge Aura can cut materials up to 1/4" thick, and engrave materials up to 3/4" thick with the cutting tray removed." (glowforge.com/b/craft FAQ)
Enclosed	Yes — fully enclosed
Laser class	Class 1 laser product containing an embedded Class 4 laser (Glowforge shop page)
Camera	Lid-mounted wide-angle camera plus head-mounted macro camera for autofocus (Craft Series tech specs); live camera view
Air assist	built-in
Software	Glowforge app (free, web-based, internet required); optional Glowforge Premium subscription
Connectivity	Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz b/g/n)
Weight	4.9 kg
Released	2024
Strengths	Class 1 enclosed design Light (4.9 kg / 10.8 lb) and compact Cuts materials up to 1/4 in thick (Glowforge) Uses the same Glowforge app and Proofgrade auto-settings as other models
Things to consider	Smallest Glowforge cutting area (8.5 × 11 in) and no passthrough Diode laser: not for glass, clear, white or blue acrylic, vinyl or Draftboard Shown as “Sold Out” on Glowforge’s shop when we checked on 4 October 2026 Needs Wi-Fi and an internet connection to start prints
Who it suits	Beginners and paper or craft hobbyists who want a small, enclosed laser for thin materials.
Where to buy	View on glowforge.com (official site)

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