ComMarker B4 30W vs OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber
OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber
Score 74/100 · from $2,300 at OMTech, checked Oct 10
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On our scores the OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber comes out ahead, 74 to 71. The ComMarker B4 30W is a 30 W galvo fiber laser with a 200 × 200 mm work area; the OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber is a 50 W galvo fiber laser with 150 × 150 mm. The ComMarker B4 30W costs about $700.99 less at list price.
The ComMarker B4 30W is best for
Hobbyists and small sellers who want more depth than a 20W for metal engraving at a modest price and are happy to set focus by hand.The OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber is best for
Small shops that want a fast 50W metal marker with autofocus and LightBurn out of the box for tags, tools, tumblers and serial numbers.Specs and scores side by side
| ComMarker B4 30W | OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo fiber laser | Galvo fiber laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 30 W | 50 W |
| Work area | 200 × 200 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Max speed | 15000 mm/s (maker claim) | 10000 mm/s (maker claim) |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | No | No |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Safety | Open galvo marker, Class 4 per the manual, with an emergency stop button but no enclosure or interlock. One pair of safety goggles is in the box; ComMarker sells a shield ($89) and the Safety Enclosure Pro ($458 to $567) separately | Open galvo marker, Class 4, with no enclosure or interlock. Laser key switch and emergency stop on the base, and one pair of safety goggles is in the box |
| Weight | 19.5 kg | 27 kg |
| Price | $1,599 | $2,300 |
| Overall score | 71 | 74 |
| Power score | 76 | 82 |
| Speed score | 95 | 93 |
| Ease score | 66 | 74 |
| Safety score | 35 | 35 |
| Value score | 78 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the ComMarker B4 30W or the OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber?
On our scores the OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber comes out ahead, 74 to 71. The ComMarker B4 30W is a 30 W galvo fiber laser with a 200 × 200 mm work area; the OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber is a 50 W galvo fiber laser with 150 × 150 mm. The ComMarker B4 30W costs about $700.99 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the ComMarker B4 30W or the OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber?
At list price the ComMarker B4 30W ($1,599) costs less than the OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber ($2,300).
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).