AlgoLaser Pixi Laser Engravers: 3W, 5W, 10W and Infrared Models

Best for
Engraving tumblers and cylinders

Best for
Makers wanting the most power, no PC

The AlgoLaser Pixi 10W Laser Engraver Machine is the highest-power diode Pixi in this list. On the touchscreen you can set power from 50 to 100 percent and speed from 100 to 300 mm/s, and the listing recommends multiple light passes over heavy burns for crisp logos and text. It is described as optimized for wood, leather and metal, and the listing claims support for 300+ materials, including glass, acrylic, fabric, bamboo, cork, slate and stone.

You can run it completely offline, or connect over USB-C, IP-based WiFi, phones, tablets, Windows and Mac, with SVG, PNG and PDF support. It includes 160+ templates, built-in presets and step-by-step tutorials. Safety is handled by a fully enclosed Class 1 design with an auto-pause lid, password lock and real-time alerts, plus a rear exhaust fan. External ventilation is still recommended for wood, leather and coated materials.

• Power 50 to 100 percent, speed 100 to 300 mm/s
• Offline touchscreen or USB-C and WiFi control
• Class 1 enclosure with auto-pause lid
• 10.4 x 8.4 x 7.7 inches, 8.58 pounds

It suits makers who want one machine for many projects. If you mostly engrave cups and tumblers, the 10W bundle with the rotary kit saves a separate purchase.

Best for
Metal tags and nameplates

The AlgoLaser Pixi 1064nm Infrared Metal Laser is the Pixi infrared metal laser, and the listing aims it squarely at people whose projects start with a metal piece. Its 0.04 x 0.05 mm laser spot supports detailed lettering and artwork on suitable metal tags, small nameplates and keepsakes. For a cosplayer, that means names or symbols on metal dog tags or small badge plates.

It uses the same AlgoOS touchscreen approach, with AlgoType for names and dates, AlgoSketch for drawings and 300+ built-in designs with preset parameters. The listing gives an approximate size of 265 x 214 x 196 mm and around 3 kg, while the spec sheet lists 8.27 x 7.48 x 10.24 inches and 6.6 pounds. The listing does not specify optical power, connection options or a safety class, and as noted above, the brand field shows Ophiner.

• 1064nm infrared laser for metal
• 0.04 x 0.05 mm laser spot
• AlgoType, AlgoSketch and 300+ designs
• Around 3 kg

Choose it only if metal is your main material. For wood, leather and mixed crafts, a diode Pixi is the more flexible choice.

Best for
Fine detail on small craft pieces

Best for
Hobbyists using LightBurn or LaserGRBL

The AlgoLaser Pixi 3W Portable Laser Engraver is the listing to pick if you already use desktop laser software. It states compatibility with LightBurn and LaserGRBL, plus tablets and smartphones, and it connects via USB-C, WiFi or SD card. It also works with rotary roller and chuck accessories, though those are not listed as included.

As a Pixi 3W portable laser engraver, it handles wood, leather, glass, acrylic and other craft materials on the touchscreen with AlgoSketch and AlgoType. Safety includes a Class 1 laser and an auto-stop cover that pauses when opened and resumes when closed, along with real-time alerts and password protection. No assembly is required, and it comes with a 1-year warranty and 24/7 support.

• LightBurn and LaserGRBL compatible
• USB-C, WiFi or SD card
• Rotary roller and chuck accessory support
• 10.4 x 8.4 x 7.7 inches, 6.7 pounds

It suits hobbyists who like to design on a computer and engrave light materials. For faster work or tougher surfaces, the 5W or 10W models step up.

The Pixi 10W Laser Engraver and Cutter bundles the 10W machine with a Pixi rotary roller kit for tumblers, cups and cylindrical objects. That opens up custom drinkware for a streaming setup or round prop parts that a flat bed cannot handle.

Controls match the other 10W listing: power from 50 to 100 percent, speed from 100 to 300 mm/s, offline touchscreen operation or USB-C, WiFi, phone, tablet, Windows and Mac, with SVG, PNG and PDF files. The listing describes crisp engraving on wood, leather and coated metal, supports multi-pass work, and has a Class 1 enclosure, auto-pause lid, password lock and built-in exhaust fan. It also summarizes the series: the 3W suits light engraving on paper, cardboard, wood, leather and felt, and the 5W gives faster engraving. The listing does not give dimensions or weight.

• Rotary roller kit included
• 10W, 50 to 100 percent power
• Offline touchscreen plus app control
• Class 1 enclosure with exhaust fan

It suits anyone planning cylindrical projects from day one. If you only engrave flat pieces, the standard 10W listing covers the same core machine.

The AlgoLaser Pixi 3W Portable Smart Laser is the detail specialist. It pairs 3W optical power with a fine 0.02 x 0.04 mm laser spot, the smallest spot listed here, for handwritten-style messages on bookmarks, initials on leather keychains and delicate line art.

Its most useful trick for prop builders is the removable base. You can take the base off and set the machine on a flat surface of a larger object, such as a wooden panel, instead of fitting the whole piece inside. Six height settings give up to 134 mm of engraving height for taller items. The engraving area is 100 x 100 mm, and the machine arrives assembled. The listing gives around 3 kg, and the spec sheet lists 6.6 pounds.

• 0.02 x 0.04 mm laser spot
• Removable base for large pieces
• Six height settings, up to 134 mm
• 100 x 100 mm engraving area

It suits crafters who value fine detail over speed. Larger or faster jobs are better served by the 10W models.

Best for
Beginners wanting a middle power step

The AlgoLaser Pixi Beginner Laser Engraver Machine is the 5W model. It sits between the 3W and 10W versions, and the series description calls the 5W faster than the 3W. The Pixi 5W beginner engraver keeps the same no-PC approach with AlgoSketch for hand-drawn artwork, AlgoType for text and a three-step drag, place, engrave flow, plus reverse engraving.

The auto-pause safety door stops the laser when the lid is lifted and waits until it is closed again. It connects via USB-C, WiFi or accessory ports, works with design software, smartphones and tablets, needs no assembly and carries a 1-year warranty with 24/7 support. The listing does not specify power or speed ranges, engraving area or laser spot size.

• 5W portable engraver
• AlgoSketch, AlgoType and reverse engraving
• Auto-pause safety door
• 10.5 x 8.5 x 7.7 inches, 8.33 pounds

It suits beginners who want more speed than a 3W without jumping to the top model.