AtomStack A70 Max vs AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W
AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W
Score 68/100 · from $2,329 at AtomStack, checked Oct 22
AtomStack · $2,329Verdict
On our scores the AtomStack A70 Max comes out ahead, 70 to 68. The AtomStack A70 Max is a 70 W diode laser with a 850 × 800 mm work area; the AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W is a 90 W diode laser with 800 × 800 mm. The AtomStack A70 Max costs about $810 less at list price.
The AtomStack A70 Max is best for
Makers and small shops who mainly cut thick wood and dark acrylic and have a garage or workshop with proper extraction.The AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W is best for
Production shops that cut thick wood or dark acrylic for hours at a time in a vented workshop and want steadier power than an air-cooled diode gives.Specs and scores side by side
| AtomStack A70 Max | AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Open frame | Open frame |
| Optical power | 70 W | 90 W |
| Work area | 850 × 800 mm | 800 × 800 mm |
| Max speed | 400 mm/s (24,000 mm/min) | Not published by AtomStack |
| Air assist | Included | Included |
| Camera | No | No |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | Open frame with an exposed Class 4 beam; flame alarm, emergency stop button and gyroscope tilt detection; enclosure sold separately | Open frame with an exposed Class 4 beam; flame alarm, emergency stop, laser temperature, water flow, water level and water temperature alarms, and a USB key needed to run; enclosure sold separately |
| Weight | 19 kg | 31 kg |
| Price | $1,519 | $2,329 |
| Overall score | 70 | 68 |
| Power score | 88 | 90 |
| Speed score | 60 | 58 |
| Ease score | 62 | 55 |
| Safety score | 38 | 38 |
| Value score | 68 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the AtomStack A70 Max or the AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W?
On our scores the AtomStack A70 Max comes out ahead, 70 to 68. The AtomStack A70 Max is a 70 W diode laser with a 850 × 800 mm work area; the AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W is a 90 W diode laser with 800 × 800 mm. The AtomStack A70 Max costs about $810 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the AtomStack A70 Max or the AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W?
At list price the AtomStack A70 Max ($1,519) costs less than the AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W ($2,329).
How we rank: by our own scores for power, speed, ease of use, safety and value, from the maker's published specs and independent tests where they exist. Some links earn us a commission (for example TwoTrees, SainSmart, Gweike and Amazon). That never changes a score or the order of a list (disclosure).