Gweike MCore 400W Fiber and 80W CO2 Desktop Laser Cutter vs OMTech FC-22 1500W Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutter
Gweike MCore 400W Fiber and 80W CO2 Desktop Laser Cutter
Score 68/100 · from $6,999 at Gweike (pre-order)
Gweike · $6,999
Verdict
On our scores these two are tied at 68/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The Gweike MCore 400W Fiber and 80W CO2 Desktop Laser Cutter is a 400 W fiber laser with a 711 × 411 mm work area; the OMTech FC-22 1500W Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutter is a 1500 W fiber laser with 600 × 600 mm. The Gweike MCore 400W Fiber and 80W CO2 Desktop Laser Cutter costs about $16,001 less at list price.
The Gweike MCore 400W Fiber and 80W CO2 Desktop Laser Cutter is best for
Sign makers and small product businesses that already cut wood and acrylic and want to add thin steel and aluminum parts without buying a second machine.The OMTech FC-22 1500W Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutter is best for
Small fabrication and sign shops that cut steel and stainless sheet every day and have the floor space, power and gas supply for an industrial machine.Specs and scores side by side
| Gweike MCore 400W Fiber and 80W CO2 Desktop Laser Cutter | OMTech FC-22 1500W Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutter | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Fiber laser | Fiber laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 400 W | 1500 W |
| Work area | 711 × 411 mm | 600 × 600 mm |
| Max speed | 1200 mm/s max working speed with servo motors and 2G acceleration (maker claims) | 30 m/min (500 mm/s) X/Y axis max speed and 0.6G acceleration per the spec table; marketing claims up to 42 m/min cutting (maker claims) |
| Air assist | Built in | Built in |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Safety | Enclosed cabinet with an OD5+ viewing window, a door limit switch interlock, a rear safety interlock plug, a key switch and an emergency stop. One pair of fiber laser safety glasses is in the box. Gweike does not publish a laser class | Fully enclosed cabinet with an OD8+ observation window, safety relays and interlocks; one pair of laser safety glasses is included. CE and FDA certification listed |
| Weight | 135 kg | 1350 kg |
| Price | $6,999 | $23,000 |
| Overall score | 68 | 68 |
| Power score | 86 | 98 |
| Speed score | 76 | 70 |
| Ease score | 72 | 50 |
| Safety score | 85 | 88 |
| Value score | 74 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Gweike MCore 400W Fiber and 80W CO2 Desktop Laser Cutter or the OMTech FC-22 1500W Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutter?
On our scores these two are tied at 68/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The Gweike MCore 400W Fiber and 80W CO2 Desktop Laser Cutter is a 400 W fiber laser with a 711 × 411 mm work area; the OMTech FC-22 1500W Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutter is a 1500 W fiber laser with 600 × 600 mm. The Gweike MCore 400W Fiber and 80W CO2 Desktop Laser Cutter costs about $16,001 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Gweike MCore 400W Fiber and 80W CO2 Desktop Laser Cutter or the OMTech FC-22 1500W Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutter?
At list price the Gweike MCore 400W Fiber and 80W CO2 Desktop Laser Cutter ($6,999) costs less than the OMTech FC-22 1500W Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutter ($23,000).
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).