Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W vs xTool P3 80W
Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W
Score 74/100 · from $1,659 at Gweike (out of stock), checked Oct 16
Gweike · $1,659
Verdict
On our scores the xTool P3 80W comes out ahead, 81 to 74. The Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W is a 50 W co2 laser with a 510 × 300 mm work area; the xTool P3 80W is a 80 W co2 laser with 915 × 458 mm. The Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W costs about $5,340 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 xTool P3 80W is best for
Small businesses cutting and engraving wood and acrylic in volume who want a large, highly automated Class 1 CO2 machine and have the floor space for it.Specs and scores side by side
| Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W | xTool P3 80W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | CO2 laser | CO2 laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 50 W | 80 W |
| Work area | 510 × 300 mm | 915 × 458 mm |
| Max speed | 600 mm/s | 1,200 mm/s engraving, 400 mm/s vector cutting (maker figures) |
| 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 | Class 1 enclosure with lid and baseplate interlocks, emergency stop, access key, eight flame sensors, a temperature sensor and side cameras; a built-in CO2 fire suppression module that needs a 0.6 L cylinder xTool ships separately (currently a free gift with the Standalone); Class 4 when the conveyor feeder slots are in use |
| Weight | 42.6 kg | 105 kg |
| Price | $1,659 | $6,999 |
| Overall score | 74 | 81 |
| Power score | 80 | 90 |
| Speed score | 70 | 78 |
| Ease score | 82 | 88 |
| Safety score | 88 | 92 |
| Value score | 84 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W or the xTool P3 80W?
On our scores the xTool P3 80W comes out ahead, 81 to 74. The Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W is a 50 W co2 laser with a 510 × 300 mm work area; the xTool P3 80W is a 80 W co2 laser with 915 × 458 mm. The Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W costs about $5,340 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W or the xTool P3 80W?
At list price the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W ($1,659) costs less than the xTool P3 80W ($6,999).
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).