Gweike G2 20W 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 70. The Gweike G2 20W is a 20 W galvo fiber laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber is a 50 W galvo fiber laser with 150 × 150 mm. The Gweike G2 20W costs about $950.99 less at list price.
The Gweike G2 20W is best for
Hobbyists and small sellers who mainly mark metal: tags, tools, knives and, with the optional rotary, tumblers.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
| Gweike G2 20W | OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo fiber laser | Galvo fiber laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 20 W | 50 W |
| Work area | 150 × 150 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 head with a clip-on tinted safety shield around the beam; no enclosure or interlock, so 1064 nm laser safety glasses are required | 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 | 6.5 kg | 27 kg |
| Price | $1,349 | $2,300 |
| Overall score | 70 | 74 |
| Power score | 70 | 82 |
| Speed score | 95 | 93 |
| Ease score | 70 | 74 |
| Safety score | 35 | 35 |
| Value score | 74 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Gweike G2 20W or the OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber?
On our scores the OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber comes out ahead, 74 to 70. The Gweike G2 20W is a 20 W galvo fiber laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber is a 50 W galvo fiber laser with 150 × 150 mm. The Gweike G2 20W costs about $950.99 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Gweike G2 20W or the OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber?
At list price the Gweike G2 20W ($1,349) 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).