ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W vs Monport GA 60W MOPA
Verdict
On our scores the ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W comes out ahead, 74 to 72. The ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W is a 60 W galvo mopa fiber laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the Monport GA 60W MOPA is a 60 W galvo mopa fiber laser with 175 × 175 mm. The ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W costs about $201 less at list price.
The ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W is best for
Small businesses and serious hobbyists who want MOPA color marking, deep engraving and thin metal cutting for less than enclosed MOPA machines cost.The Monport GA 60W MOPA is best for
Small engraving businesses that want a 60W MOPA with autofocus and a slightly larger field for color marking and deep metal engraving.Specs and scores side by side
| ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W | Monport GA 60W MOPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo MOPA fiber laser | Galvo MOPA fiber laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 60 W | 60 W |
| Work area | 150 × 150 mm | 175 × 175 mm |
| Max speed | 15000 mm/s (maker claim) | 10000 mm/s (maker claim) |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | No | No |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | Open galvo machine, Class 4 on its own; ComMarker rates it Class 1 only inside its optional Safety Enclosure Pro, which adds a door sensor. Temperature detection and an emergency button are built in, and one pair of safety goggles is included | Open one-piece galvo machine with no enclosure or interlock, and safety glasses are not in the listed box contents. Monport sells an enclosure with a door protection switch ($539) and 1064 nm OD7 glasses ($45) separately |
| Weight | 13.5 kg | 32 kg |
| Price | $3,999 | $4,200 |
| Overall score | 74 | 72 |
| Power score | 85 | 85 |
| Speed score | 95 | 93 |
| Ease score | 72 | 74 |
| Safety score | 36 | 33 |
| Value score | 74 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W or the Monport GA 60W MOPA?
On our scores the ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W comes out ahead, 74 to 72. The ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W is a 60 W galvo mopa fiber laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the Monport GA 60W MOPA is a 60 W galvo mopa fiber laser with 175 × 175 mm. The ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W costs about $201 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W or the Monport GA 60W MOPA?
At list price the ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W ($3,999) costs less than the Monport GA 60W MOPA ($4,200).
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).