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Monport · CO₂
Monport Reno 45 (2026)
Desktop 45W CO₂ with a 400 × 300 mm bed and built-in water cooling
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Announced September 2026
Coming soon
Monport has announced this machine but it is not shipping yet. Specs and price may still change. Expected October 2026.
TL;DR
Monport's new-generation Reno 45, listed on 20 September 2026, keeps the 400 × 300 mm bed and 45W glass tube but moves the water cooling inside (3 L tank) and adds a 470 × 7 mm front pass-through, 100 mm of Z travel and magnetic assisted focus. Basic $1,149.99 (500 mm/s, USB), Pro $1,499.99 (600 mm/s, Wi-Fi, offline panel, compatible with the 1W IR module), Vision $1,649.99 (8 MP camera). All three were on pre-order in October 2026: Pro and Vision shipping late October, Basic late November. It replaces the earlier Reno 45 Pro Vision.
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What makes this machine stand out
Hardware and workflow features worth understanding before you buy : not just wattage on a label.
Water cooling now built in
The previous Reno 45 relied on an external tank. This generation carries a 3 L tank and radiator inside the chassis, which removes the bucket, pump and hoses from the desk.
A camera CO₂ under $1,700
The Vision version pairs an 8 MP full-bed camera with the 45W tube for $1,649.99 on Monport's store (October 2026, pre-order).
Our verdict
Ideal if you
The 2026 Reno 45 removes the old model's most awkward setup step, the external water tank, and lowers the price sharply. With a pass-through, 100 mm of Z travel and an optional IR module on the Pro and Vision, it covers most of what a home business needs from a first CO₂.
Skip if you
It is a pre-order with no independent review of this generation yet. The bed is modest, focus is assisted rather than automatic, the glass tube is a consumable with a 6-month warranty, and smoke must be vented outside.
Pros
- Built-in 3 L water tank replaces the external tank the previous Reno 45 needed
- Low entry price: $1,149.99 for the Basic, $1,649.99 for the camera-equipped Vision (Monport, Oct 2026)
- 470 × 7 mm front pass-through and 100 mm of Z travel for long strips and taller objects
Cons
- Pre-order only in October 2026: Pro and Vision ship late October, Basic late November
- Tube rated 3,000 h below 40% power but 900 h above 70%, with a 6-month tube warranty
- 400 × 300 mm bed: half the area of the Reno 65, which costs $450 to $1,100 more depending on version
What this machine is for
An affordable first CO₂ for acrylic, wood and leather on a desk
45W glass tube · Monport Reno 45 (2026)
Laser spot size
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Motion precision: —
Sample engrave job
~6–10 min
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Sample cut job
~2–4 min
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Reference benchmark: same job size on every machine so you can compare times fairly. Times are estimates for the reference job above; your design complexity and settings will change them.
Materials
- · Wood
- · Acrylic
- · Leather
- · Glass
- · Stone & slate
- · Coated or painted metal
Accessories & add-ons
Typical inclusions and add-ons for this profile : confirm your SKU.
- Included
Enclosure / cabinet
- Optional
Laser safety glasses
CO₂ wavelength: match OD rating for 10.6 µm if required by manual
- Recommended
Fire extinguisher
Editorial guidance : not a live parts list. See also: Ventilation setup · Safety basics
Practical notes
Beginner notes
This profile covers the 2026 generation of the Reno 45, not the earlier Reno 45 Pro Vision. It suits a first CO₂ for gifts, signs and craft-fair products. Choose the Pro or Vision if you want Wi-Fi and the IR option; the Basic is USB-only.
Pro tips
Keep routine work under about 70% tube power to stay near Monport's longer life figures. Use the front pass-through for long strips. Duct the 100 mm exhaust outlet outside, even for short engraving jobs.
Pro / technical specsRaw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.
- Max speed (spec)
- 500–600 mm/s
- Avg engrave speed
- ~150–350 mm/s
- Avg cut speed
- ~6–15 mm/s
Common questions
What changed from the previous Reno 45?
Monport's own comparison lists three changes: the water cooling moves inside the machine (3 L tank, no external tank to set up), the air assist pump rises from 18 to 20 L/min and only runs during jobs, and the Pro and Vision accept a swappable 1W IR module for bare metal. The bed stays at 400 × 300 mm. The previous Reno 45 Pro Vision is no longer sold on Monport's store.
Is the new Reno 45 available now?
Not yet. In October 2026 every version was a pre-order on Monport's US store: Pro and Vision with an estimated late-October ship date, Basic late November. Monport's own product page points buyers who need a machine right away to other models.
Basic, Pro or Vision?
The Basic ($1,149.99) is USB-only, 500 mm/s, with LightBurn or LaserGRBL. The Pro ($1,499.99) adds 600 mm/s, Wi-Fi, U-disk, an offline control panel, AutoLaser and the mobile app, plus IR module compatibility. The Vision ($1,649.99) adds the 8 MP camera for placement, contour recognition and batch layouts in AutoLaser; at $150 more than the Pro, it is the version most buyers should look at first.
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The Reno 65 relaunched in September 2026 with a built-in 3 L water tank, a 600 × 400 mm bed, a 640 × 7 mm front pass-through, 100 mm of Z travel and magnetic assisted focus. One 65W glass tube, three versions: Basic ($1,599.99, 500 mm/s, USB and LightBurn only), Pro ($2,249.99, 800 mm/s, Wi-Fi, offline panel, compatible with the 1W IR module) and Vision (8 MP camera, $2,749.99). In October 2026 the Pro was listed for early-October shipping and the Basic for late November, so both are effectively pre-orders; only the Vision was shown in stock. No independent review of this generation yet.
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