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TwoTrees · Diode
TwoTrees TS2 · 20W
TwoTrees' popular TS2 platform: 20W open-frame with active community
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Released June 2022
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TL;DR
The TS2 20W is one of TwoTrees' best-known laser lines: often compared to Ortur and Sculpfun at aggressive sale prices. Good for hobbyists who prioritize price and can tolerate less polished support than xTool.
Best for
What makes this machine stand out
Hardware and workflow features worth understanding before you buy : not just wattage on a label.
Automatic focus
The TS2 sets focus automatically, a real time saver when you switch between materials of different thickness.
Complete bundles
$647 in October 2026 for the machine, honeycomb panel and air assist kit on TwoTrees' store: ready for cutting out of the box.
Our verdict
Ideal if you
TwoTrees TS2 20W is the versatile hobby / side-business SKU: clean engraving and light wood or leather cuts with comparable benchmarks on Maker Atlas.
Skip if you
Open-frame: glasses and exhaust required. Upgrade path to 40W if cutting takes over. Not a CO₂ replacement for clear acrylic or heavy thick-stock production.
Pros
- Automatic focus, which removes the most common beginner error on diode lasers
- 0.08 × 0.08 mm focal spot per the TS2-20W manual
- Official bundles from $647 (honeycomb and air assist) to $707 (rotary and air assist) in October 2026
Cons
- Slower than its rating suggests in our benchmark: ~18–28 min for a 10 × 10 cm photo and ~9–15 min for a 3 mm basswood square
- The manual's '15 mm wood, 10 mm acrylic' figures are maximum capacity over several passes, not single-pass cuts
- Dark acrylic tops out around 5 mm in our profile, and clear acrylic needs a CO₂ laser
What this machine is for
Everyday engraving plus reliable light cutting on wood, leather, and dark acrylic
20W module · TwoTrees TS2
Laser spot size
~0.08 mm spot
Motion precision: 0.01 mm
Sample engrave job
~18–28 min
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Sample cut job
~9–15 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
- · Leather
- · Slate
- · Anodized aluminum
Accessories & add-ons
Typical inclusions and add-ons for this profile : confirm your SKU.
- Optional
Enclosure / cabinet
Third-party enclosure improves smoke control and safety
- Recommended
Laser safety glasses
~450 nm diode: OD rated for your wavelength
- Recommended
Fire extinguisher
Editorial guidance : not a live parts list. See also: Ventilation setup · Safety basics
Practical notes
Beginner notes
This profile is the 20W SKU on TwoTrees TS2. Read the TL;DR and benchmarks above, then compare other power options via the chips before buying.
Pro tips
Use air assist for cuts, lower scan speed for photo engraving. Multiple passes at moderate speed beat one aggressive pass. Check the flagship tier’s cut benchmark if you quote production times to customers.
Pro / technical specsRaw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.
- Max speed (spec)
- 300 mm/s
- Avg engrave speed
- 20–42 mm/s fill
- Avg cut speed
- 2–3 mm/s on 3 mm wood
Common questions
How thick can the TwoTrees TS2 20W cut?
The TS2-20W manual claims wood up to 15 mm and opaque acrylic up to 10 mm, which are multi-pass maximums. In our benchmark a 10 × 10 cm square in 3 mm basswood takes ~9–15 min at 2–3 mm/s, and our profile lists basswood up to 8 mm and dark acrylic up to 5 mm as practical limits.
Which TS2 20W bundle should I buy?
TwoTrees' store in October 2026: $647 with honeycomb panel and air assist, $657 with TR2 Pro rotary and risers, $677 with extension kit, $707 with rotary and air assist. For cutting, the honeycomb and air assist bundle is the one that matters; take the rotary only if you engrave tumblers or glasses.
TS2 20W or TS2 40W: who should stay at 20W?
Anyone whose work is mainly engraving with occasional cuts under 5 mm. The 40W shortens our photo test to ~12–18 min and the 3 mm cut to ~6–10 min, but TwoTrees listed it at $1,097 (US only) in October 2026, so the 20W remains the sensible choice for hobby use.
Alternatives to the TwoTrees TS2 20W
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Ortur · Diode · $140 – $1,740
The 20W LM3 is the configuration most buyers mean when they say 'Laser Master 3'. Strong engraving, light cutting, huge community: verify you are not accidentally ordering the 10W SKU.
xTool · Diode · $499 – $1,229
Launched May 2026, the M2 packs laser engraving, cutting, and integrated inkjet color printing into one enclosed desktop at $599. Built for everyday crafters and Etsy sellers who want color + laser without a pro CO₂ budget: not a metal-marking or production cutter.
Atomstack · Diode · $459 – $1,119
AtomStack A24 Pro is a 24W diode engraver and cutter (four 6W diodes) built on a unibody frame you set up in minutes. The 360 × 280 mm bed is small for this power class, but the optional conveyor stretches it to 360 × 800 mm. Diode only: for metal marking, Atomstack sells a separate A24 Pro 1064nm fiber version.