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These are enclosed desktop diode machines. Optional infrared modules, rotary accessories, filters and risers are separate unless explicitly included. Read the maker’s material, extraction and operating instructions before use.

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Compare the details	Aura standard machine — US
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US purchase package	Choose Glowforge Aura with the optional Craft Laser Filter unselected. Product & sources Includes the Aura machine and laser head, cutting tray, power cord and exhaust hose. The optional filter is separate; the supplied exhaust hose requires an appropriate extraction arrangement. No rotary accessory is included. Sources · 2026-09-12 Glowforge: Aura US product pageChecked 2026-09-12. We read the original webpage on the check date.Glowforge: Unboxing and setting up a Glowforge Craft Series laserChecked 2026-09-12. We read the original webpage on the check date. Review due. Check the current source before buying.
Where to buy	Select: Choose Glowforge Aura with the optional Craft Laser Filter unselected. View at Glowforge US — Aura standard machine — US; opens in a new tab The link may open several packages. Check current price and availability with the seller. Opens in a new tab.
External rating	4.5 out of 5 from 83 ratings · Glowforge US store · Checked October 23, 2026. 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings · Walmart · Checked October 23, 2026.
Supplied diode optical power Rated optical output of the supplied diode module. This excludes electrical input and separately purchased infrared modules; it does not prove cutting performance.	6 WThe Aura page identifies a 6 W blue solid-state laser; this is laser output, not the machine’s electrical input. Source · 2026-09-12 Glowforge: Aura US product pageChecked 2026-09-12. We read the original webpage on the check date. Review due. Check the current source before buying.
Working width Usable left-to-right working span as qualified by the source. Positioning modes, accessories and margins may reduce usable area.	304.8 mmConverted from the manufacturer’s 12 inch maximum cutting width. Engraving margins and job settings can reduce usable area. Source · 2026-09-12 Glowforge: Craft Series technical specifications: AuraChecked 2026-09-12. We read the original webpage on the check date. Review due. Check the current source before buying.
Working depth Usable front-to-back working span as qualified by the source. Check the workpiece shape and any mode-specific restrictions.	304.8 mmConverted from the manufacturer’s 12 inch maximum cutting depth. This is the flat area, not a passthrough-length claim. Source · 2026-09-12 Glowforge: Craft Series technical specifications: AuraChecked 2026-09-12. We read the original webpage on the check date. Review due. Check the current source before buying.
Supplied enclosure Whether an enclosure is part of the standard machine. Follow the exact module, enclosure and operating instructions; an enclosure is not a blanket safety guarantee.	YesStandard Aura enclosure with a lid-mounted camera. Source · 2026-09-12 Glowforge: Aura US product pageChecked 2026-09-12. We read the original webpage on the check date. Review due. Check the current source before buying.
Air assist included Whether the starting package includes the documented air-assist equipment. Distinguish a supplied pump from a machine merely supporting an optional air-assist accessory.	YesThe supplied laser-head fan provides cooling and air assist; this is not a separately supplied air-assist pump. Source · 2026-09-12 Glowforge: Aura US product pageChecked 2026-09-12. We read the original webpage on the check date. Review due. Check the current source before buying.
Camera positioning Whether the supplied machine has a built-in camera for workpiece positioning. Phone-based previews and optional external cameras are separate. Other positioning methods can still be available; camera presence does not establish accuracy.	YesWide-angle lid camera provides a view of the material for positioning. Source · 2026-09-12 Glowforge: Aura US product pageChecked 2026-09-12. We read the original webpage on the check date. Review due. Check the current source before buying.
Rotary accessory included Whether this exact base package includes a rotary accessory. Compatibility with a separately sold rotary does not mean one comes in the box.	NoNo rotary accessory is included in the documented Aura unboxing contents. Source · 2026-09-12 Glowforge: Unboxing and setting up a Glowforge Craft Series laserChecked 2026-09-12. We read the original webpage on the check date. Review due. Check the current source before buying.
Machine weight Reported machine weight for the reviewed configuration. Check the included module and accessory scope. Allow for additional extraction equipment.	8.6 kgApproximately 8.6 kg, converted from the manufacturer’s 19 lb Aura weight. Source · 2026-09-12 Glowforge: Craft Series technical specifications: AuraChecked 2026-09-12. We read the original webpage on the check date. Review due. Check the current source before buying.
Questions to check before buying	Maximum cutting area is not a guarantee of identical engraving area at every speed or setting. The optional filter is separate; follow Glowforge’s extraction and material instructions.

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