# 5.5W A3 Pro 300 x 380mm Laser Engraver - $439! **URL:** \ **Category:** Laser Cutting\ **Created:** [April 16, 2017, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/5-5w-a3-pro-300-x-380mm-laser-engraver-439/36591 "2017-04-16T23:37:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![X-CNC](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/x-cnc/32/50146_2.png) [@X-CNC](https://community.inventables.com/u/X-CNC)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2017, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/5-5w-a3-pro-300-x-380mm-laser-engraver-439/36591/1 "2017-04-16T23:37:20Z")
I’ve been reading and learning a lot on these forums about laser engravers. During my research I came across this new laser engraver, it’s called the A3 Pro. It comes with a 5.5 watt violet laser (_which **is** focusable_) and it costs only $439. They have a 2.5 watt version which costs only $249. Previously I liked the JTech laser, but I think this might be an upgrade to that one for the money. I found a few videos on YouTube about it and was wondering what you guys think? ---
**Author:** ![B.F](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/b.f/32/87399_2.png) [@B.F](https://community.inventables.com/u/B.F)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2017, 2:55am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/5-5w-a3-pro-300-x-380mm-laser-engraver-439/36591/2 "2017-04-17T02:55:15Z")
i like this [DIY Desktop Laser Cutter and Engraver - FABOOL Laser Mini by smartDIYs - Thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1780556) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex009/uploads/inventables/original/3X/8/2/8257731822d2fcb287995428ee23d3bbea280eb7.png) Product Specification Work Area: 300×230mm Laser: 1.6W Laser Diode 445nm (Basic Model) / 3.5W (Power-up Model) Supported Processing Method: Vector engraving, Raster engraving Supported OS: Windows7, Windows8, Windows8.1, Windows10, Mac OS X, Linux, Raspberry Pi Supported Browser: Chrome、FireFox Supported File: SVG、DXF、JPEG、BMP、PNG、TIF、GIF、PSD Accessories: USB Cable, AC Adapter, Laser Safety Glasses, Hexagon Wrench, Spanner Power Supply: AC100V-240V Size: 540×485×140mm Operating temperature: Below 30℃ (86F) ---
**Author:** ![X-CNC](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/x-cnc/32/50146_2.png) [@X-CNC](https://community.inventables.com/u/X-CNC)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2017, 4:48am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/5-5w-a3-pro-300-x-380mm-laser-engraver-439/36591/3 "2017-04-17T04:48:36Z")
I’ve never seen one operate so close to the material like that. ---
**Author:** ![JohnChamplain](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/johnchamplain/32/75884_2.png) [@JohnChamplain](https://community.inventables.com/u/JohnChamplain)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2017, 8:04am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/5-5w-a3-pro-300-x-380mm-laser-engraver-439/36591/4 "2017-04-17T08:04:04Z")
> [@X-CNC](#): > > It comes with a 5.5 watt violet laser (which is focusable) and it costs only $439. Might want to check if the laser power level is adjustable with gcode commands. EDIT: I just noticed the video is claiming 5.5 VOLT - not WATT - for the laser power. ---
**Author:** ![X-CNC](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/x-cnc/32/50146_2.png) [@X-CNC](https://community.inventables.com/u/X-CNC)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2017, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/5-5w-a3-pro-300-x-380mm-laser-engraver-439/36591/5 "2017-04-17T15:35:53Z")
> [@JohnChamplain](#): > > I just noticed the video is claiming 5.5 VOLT - not WATT - for the laser power. The shipping box clearly shows it’s a 5.5 _watt_, so it must have been a slip of the tongue. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex009/uploads/inventables/original/3X/f/9/f960871b477a85b6256e3f804c16e95dc1f3c25d.PNG)