AtomStack A70 Max vs TwoTrees TTS-55 Pro
Verdict
On our scores the AtomStack A70 Max comes out ahead, 70 to 48. The AtomStack A70 Max is a 70 W diode laser with a 850 × 800 mm work area; the TwoTrees TTS-55 Pro is a 5.5 W diode laser with 300 × 300 mm. The TwoTrees TTS-55 Pro costs about $1,480 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 TwoTrees TTS-55 Pro is best for
Curious beginners on a tight budget who mainly want to engrave wood, leather and coated items.Specs and scores side by side
| AtomStack A70 Max | TwoTrees TTS-55 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Open frame | Open frame |
| Optical power | 70 W | 5.5 W |
| Work area | 850 × 800 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Max speed | 400 mm/s (24,000 mm/min) | 30,000 mm/min claimed (about 500 mm/s); older text on the same page says 10,000 mm/min |
| Air assist | Included | Optional extra |
| Camera | No | No |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Safety | Open frame with an exposed Class 4 beam; flame alarm, emergency stop button and gyroscope tilt detection; enclosure sold separately | Open frame with only a small filter shroud on the laser head; TwoTrees lists no flame sensor or emergency stop. Goggles are required |
| Weight | 19 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Price | $1,639 | $159 |
| Overall score | 70 | 48 |
| Power score | 88 | 27 |
| Speed score | 60 | 50 |
| Ease score | 62 | 45 |
| Safety score | 38 | 25 |
| Value score | 68 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the AtomStack A70 Max or the TwoTrees TTS-55 Pro?
On our scores the AtomStack A70 Max comes out ahead, 70 to 48. The AtomStack A70 Max is a 70 W diode laser with a 850 × 800 mm work area; the TwoTrees TTS-55 Pro is a 5.5 W diode laser with 300 × 300 mm. The TwoTrees TTS-55 Pro costs about $1,480 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the AtomStack A70 Max or the TwoTrees TTS-55 Pro?
At list price the TwoTrees TTS-55 Pro ($159) costs less than the AtomStack A70 Max ($1,639).
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).