P2 buying guide
TYVOK P2 2W vs 10W vs P2 Ultra 20W
Compare TYVOK P2 laser power options for compact gifts, leather engraving, coated surfaces, and faster metal marking before choosing your first setup.
Fast Selection Guide
Lowest entry point
Use it for learning, sample cards, small gifts, paper, PU leather tests, and creator case submissions where budget matters most.
Better compact headroom
Use it when you want a stronger compact galvo setup for leather goods, coated tags, small wood gifts, and more repeatable product tests.
Metal-marking path
Use it when stainless steel, anodized aluminum, brass, copper tags, and fast metal marking are the main reason to buy.
P2 2W vs P2 10W vs P2 Ultra
| Model | Best fit | Starter speed logic | Materials | Buy when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYVOK P2 2W | Learning and low-cost compact personalization | Usually test around 20-30 mm/s | Paper, cards, PU leather, light marks, sample pieces | You need a low-entry galvo workflow and can accept slower tests. |
| TYVOK P2 10W | Compact gifts and small-batch engraving | Usually test around 30-50 mm/s | Leather, wood gifts, coated metal cards, coated tumblers, slate | You already plan real product samples and want more power headroom. |
| TYVOK P2 Ultra 20W | Faster direct metal marking | Metal surface marking can use much faster test bands than blue P2 heads | Stainless steel, anodized aluminum, brass, copper, tools, tags | Metal marking is the core job, not just an occasional coated-surface test. |
Use settings as test ranges, not guarantees
Different coatings, leather finishes, wood species, and metal surfaces respond differently. Start from the TYVOK material settings page, then run a small grid on the exact blank before selling a batch.
Recommended Next Step
Start with the product you expect to sell. If it is a leather keychain, gift tag, card, coaster, or small branded item, P2 10W is the safer compact starting point. If it is a stainless steel tag, tool plate, or anodized metal card, compare P2 Ultra first.
Common Questions
Should I buy TYVOK P2 2W or 10W?
Choose P2 2W if you are learning the galvo workflow and testing small gifts, tags, cards, and sample cases. Choose P2 10W when you already plan more leather, coated metal, wood, or repeat small-batch personalization.
Is P2 Ultra different from P2 10W?
Yes. P2 Ultra is positioned for faster 1064 nm metal marking, while standard P2 blue-laser heads are better treated as compact engraving heads for gifts, leather, wood, coated cards, and coated drinkware.
How fast should I run standard P2?
For standard P2 blue-laser work, use conservative starter ranges. P2 2W usually starts around 20-30 mm/s, while P2 10W usually starts around 30-50 mm/s for many customer-facing engraving tests.
Can TYVOK P2 engrave metal?
Standard P2 can work on coated or treated surfaces depending on the blank. For faster direct metal marking, compare P2 Ultra 20W because its 1064 nm red-light workflow is intended for metal-marking jobs.
Related TYVOK Europe resources
Use these product and material pages to move from comparison to practical engraving setup.
