CO2 laser · Enclosed · Gweike
Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W
Makers who want an all-in-one enclosed 50W CO2 with the rotary included, if they can catch it in stock
from $1,659 at Gweike, checked Oct 2
Image: Gweike. Prices change often; the shop shows the current price.
Quick verdict
The Gweike Cloud Pro II is a fully enclosed desktop CO2 laser with a 50W glass tube, a 510 x 300 mm bed, and the chiller, air assist compressor and exhaust fan all built in. Gweike lists it at $1,659 with a rotary included, which is a lot of machine for the money next to a Glowforge. Rated speed is 600 mm/s and Gweike's spec table claims 15 mm basswood cuts. The catch right now is availability: the US store shows it sold out. The software side is also less smooth than the hardware, with the browser app slower than the offline app or LightBurn.
What you still need
A window or wall vent for the exhaust hose (or a fume filter if you cannot vent outside), CO2-rated safety glasses for alignment and maintenance with the lid open, a LightBurn licence if you want it (Gweike does not say one is included), and eventually a replacement glass tubeMaterial reality check
Cuts wood, plywood, MDF, acrylic (clear and colored), leather, paper, cardboard, fabric and cork; engraves glass, stone, anodized aluminum and coated metal. It cannot cut metal and cannot mark bare metal without a marking spray. Never cut PVC or vinyl: the chlorine gas attacks the machine and your lungs.Better alternative if
you want a 55W CO2 with a more polished app that you can order today: xTool P2SScores
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Specifications
| Laser type | CO2 laser |
|---|---|
| Form | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 50 W |
| Other modules | None |
| Wavelength | 10.6 µm |
| Work area | 510 × 300 mm |
| Max speed | 600 mm/s |
| Cutting (maker claim) | 15 mm basswood (maker spec table); a maker gallery image claims 20 mm wood and 16 mm acrylic in one pass |
| Precision | 0.025 mm (maker claim) |
| Air assist | Built in |
| Camera | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Rotary support | Yes |
| Safety | Fully enclosed, maker states Class 1 (FDA certified), pauses when the lid is opened, emergency stop button |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
| Software | Gweike Cloud offline (Windows, macOS), Gweike Cloud online (browser), LightBurn |
| Weight | 42.6 kg |
| Price | from $1,659 at Gweike, checked Oct 2 |
Pros and cons
Why we like it
- Water chiller, air assist compressor and exhaust fan are all built in, so there is no external plumbing to buy
- Rotary included in the price, which most rivals sell as an extra
- 5MP wide-angle camera plus autofocus for placing designs on scrap and odd shapes
- LightBurn support alongside Gweike's own offline software
- Takes items up to 51 mm tall with the honeycomb tray removed
Watch out for
- Shown as sold out on Gweike's US store, as are the 55W and RF tube versions
- Gweike's browser software runs jobs slower than the offline app or LightBurn
- Heavy at 42.6 kg and the exhaust hose needs a route to a window
- Glass tube is a consumable, rated at about 10,000 hours
- Proprietary controller: owner threads on the LightBurn forum report Z height and connection quirks
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Frequently asked questions
What materials can the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W cut and engrave?
Cuts wood, plywood, MDF, acrylic (clear and colored), leather, paper, cardboard, fabric and cork; engraves glass, stone, anodized aluminum and coated metal. It cannot cut metal and cannot mark bare metal without a marking spray. Never cut PVC or vinyl: the chlorine gas attacks the machine and your lungs.
What else do I need to buy with the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W?
A window or wall vent for the exhaust hose (or a fume filter if you cannot vent outside), CO2-rated safety glasses for alignment and maintenance with the lid open, a LightBurn licence if you want it (Gweike does not say one is included), and eventually a replacement glass tube
How much does the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W cost?
From $1,659 at gweike, checked oct 2.
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).
Sources
- Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W product page
- Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W store data (price and stock)
- Gweike Cloud Pro II 55W store data
- Top3DShop: Gweike Cloud review
- Top3DShop: Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W listing
- Boxford: Gweike Cloud desktop laser cutter
- CNCSourced: Gweike Cloud Pro vs Glowforge Pro
- LightBurn forum: Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W Z axis height issue