Rank #9 in Best Laser Engraver 2026: 10 Ranked, From £135.99
LONGER Ray5 Mini 5.5W, 130 × 130 mm, Wi-Fi
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The LONGER Ray5 Mini 5.5W is a 130 × 130 mm desktop laser engraver, ranked ninth in this guide. It is the 5.5W version of the Ray5 Mini, the machine that also appears here in 3.5W form at £135.99 and £159.78 — and that is where the arithmetic gets interesting. This one is listed at £161.49, which is £1.71 more than the dearer 3.5W and £25.50 more than the cheaper one.
What the extra £1.71 does not buy is speed: the listing quotes the same 12,000 mm/min top speed as the 3.5W version, and a 0.08 mm laser spot where the 3.5W is quoted at 0.04 × 0.04 mm, so the more powerful machine is also the one with the wider spot on paper. The same listing shows 4.5 out of 5 from 48 reviews, while the star breakdown supplied with it adds up to 100 ratings. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for the 5.5W machine, not from any testing we have carried out.
How those 48 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £161.49 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 48 reviews (as listed) |
| Output power | 5.5 W |
| Engraving speed | Up to 12,000 mm/min |
| Laser spot | 0.08 mm |
| Working area | 130 × 130 mm |
| Best Sellers Rank | 49th in Engraving Tools |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“After using the Longer Ray5 extensively over the last year, I can confidently say it's one of the best investments I've made for my workshop. The real test came during this past Christmas season; I used it to create almost all of my holiday gifts, and it handled the workload like a pro.”
Verified purchase“I love this machine! There is definitely a learning curve and you'll probably need to purchase software such as Lightburn, but you can make a lot of cool stuff if you put in the time. I wouldn't recommend buying if you aren't patient enough to put in the time learning.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Laser Engraver 2026: 10 Ranked, From £135.99.
Questions people ask
Does the LONGER Ray5 Mini 5.5W engrave faster than the 3.5W version?
No. The LONGER Ray5 Mini 5.5W listing quotes the same 12,000 mm/min as the 3.5W version, so the extra power is not shown as extra speed.
What does the LONGER Ray5 Mini 5.5W cost?
£161.49 as listed, which is £1.71 more than the 3.5W listing at £159.78 and £25.50 more than the 3.5W listing at £135.99.
What is the laser spot size?
0.08 mm, according to the LONGER Ray5 Mini 5.5W listing. That is wider than the 0.04 × 0.04 mm quoted for the 3.5W version of the same machine.
Does the LONGER Ray5 Mini 5.5W need assembling?
No. The listing describes a pre-assembled one-piece design that arrives ready to use, with a dovetail guide focusing system for setting the height.
Which software works with the LONGER Ray5 Mini 5.5W?
The listing says it is compatible with LaserGRBL and LightBurn, and that built-in WiFi allows real-time monitoring and control through a phone app.
How many reviews does the LONGER Ray5 Mini 5.5W have?
The listing shows 4.5 out of 5 from 48 reviews, but the star breakdown given with it adds up to 100 ratings, so the two figures do not agree.
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