Technical Specifications Comparison
Shenzhen, China
Published: Jul 3, 2026
Technical Specifications Comparison
Here’s how the three brands stack up in their 20W–50W pulsed fiber laser offerings:
| Specification | Raycus | MAX Photonics | JPT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per kW | ~$92/kW | ~$85–$100/kW | ~$127/kW |
| Beam Quality (M²) | 1.5–1.8 | 1.5–2.0 | 1.1–1.3 |
| MTBF | ~28,000 hours | ~20,000–25,000 hours | ~34,000 hours |
| Peak Power Stability | ±3% (±8% at >80% load) | ±3–5% | ±1.5% |
| Pulse Rise Time | 15 ms | 12–15 ms | 8 ms |
| MOPA Option | Limited (newer models) | Limited | Full range (M7 series) |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP52–IP54 | IP52 |
| Warranty | 18 months | 12–18 months | 24 months |
| Service Network | 87 countries | ~40 countries | 49 countries |
| Cooling Tolerance | ±0.5°C | ±1.0°C | ±1.0°C |
Note: Specifications vary by model and power level. These figures represent typical ranges for 20W–50W pulsed marking lasers.
What M² Actually Means for Your Marks
The beam quality factor M² describes how close the laser beam is to a perfect Gaussian shape (M² = 1.0). Lower M² = smaller focused spot = finer detail.
Practical impact:
- JPT (M² 1.1–1.3) — Can focus to ~30 μm spot. Excellent for fine text (<0.5 mm), small 2D codes, and delicate marks
- Raycus (M² 1.5–1.8) — Focuses to ~50 μm spot. Adequate for most industrial marking, but fine detail may be slightly soft
- MAX (M² 1.5–2.0) — Similar to Raycus, potentially slightly larger spot at the budget end
For marking QR codes on surgical instruments? JPT wins clearly. For stamping part numbers on steel brackets? Raycus and MAX do the job just fine.
