CO2 vs IR on Black Granite (Same Settings… Big Difference)

Two lasers. Same black granite. Completely different results. I’ve been getting great results engraving dark materials with the IR module… but I wanted to see how it really stacks up against a CO2 laser on black granite. So I put them head to head. Same design. Same settings. Same material. The only thing I changed… was the laser. We’re engraving a detailed map of Texas onto Absolute Black granite tiles to see which one delivers better contrast, detail, and overall finish. And honestly… the difference was bigger than I expected. 🔍 What you’ll see in this video: IR vs CO2 on black granite (real side-by-side test) How each laser interacts with polished stone Detail, contrast, and texture comparison Which one actually gives that clean, premium look 🧠 Key takeaway: It’s not just about power—it’s about how the laser wavelength interacts with the material. If you’re working with granite, stone, or other dark materials… this is something you’ll want to see before your next project. 👍 If you found this helpful, consider subscribing—more real-world laser tests and projects coming soon. ► FREE Map of Texas png - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hTYV... laser engraving, laser engraving projects, laser engraving ideas, granite engraving, xtool P3, laser engraving stone, laser comparison, engraving tests, laser projects, 5 watt laser, infrared laser, infrared laser engraver, texas map, texas map engraving, texas design, texas stone engraving