Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W vs OMTech Polar Lite 55W
Verdict
On our scores the OMTech Polar Lite 55W comes out ahead, 75 to 74. The Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W is a 50 W co2 laser with a 510 × 300 mm work area; the OMTech Polar Lite 55W is a 55 W co2 laser with 510 × 300 mm. The Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W costs about $540.99 less at list price.
The Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W is best for
Makers who want an all-in-one enclosed 50W CO2 with the rotary included, if they can catch it in stock.The OMTech Polar Lite 55W is best for
Small shops and serious hobbyists who want an all-in-one enclosed CO2 that runs LightBurn offline.Specs and scores side by side
| Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W | OMTech Polar Lite 55W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | CO2 laser | CO2 laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 50 W | 55 W |
| Work area | 510 × 300 mm | 510 × 300 mm |
| Max speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Air assist | Built in | Built in |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | Fully enclosed, maker states Class 1 (FDA certified), pauses when the lid is opened, emergency stop button | Fully enclosed, listed as an FDA Class 1 laser with lid interlock and emergency stop, plus a water temperature alarm |
| Weight | 42.6 kg | 41 kg |
| Price | $1,659 | $2,200 |
| Overall score | 74 | 75 |
| Power score | 80 | 82 |
| Speed score | 70 | 65 |
| Ease score | 82 | 82 |
| Safety score | 88 | 88 |
| Value score | 84 | 78 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W or the OMTech Polar Lite 55W?
On our scores the OMTech Polar Lite 55W comes out ahead, 75 to 74. The Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W is a 50 W co2 laser with a 510 × 300 mm work area; the OMTech Polar Lite 55W is a 55 W co2 laser with 510 × 300 mm. The Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W costs about $540.99 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W or the OMTech Polar Lite 55W?
At list price the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W ($1,659) costs less than the OMTech Polar Lite 55W ($2,200).
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).