Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W vs. OMTech Polar Lite 55W
Both lasers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be said objectively.
The key differences
- The OMTech Polar Lite 55W has the more powerful main source (55 W optical).
| Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W | OMTech Polar Lite 55W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,500 to €3,000 | €1,500 to €3,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | no longer in the manufacturer's shop | €2,149.98 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | CO₂ laser | CO₂ laser |
| Laser source | CO₂ glass tube, 50 W | CO₂ tube, 55 W |
| Power (optical, main source) | 50 W | 55 W |
| Work area | 510 × 300 mm | 500 × 300 mm |
| Dimensions | 970 × 565 × 235 mm | 1045 × 565 × 280 mm |
| Weight | 42.6 kg | 41 kg |
| Construction type | Gantry | Gantry |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 when used as intended (contains a class 4 laser source; red positioning laser class 2) |
| Speed (max.) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | up to 15 mm basswood according to the spec, material table states 20 mm wood and 15 mm acrylic | up to around 15 mm wood and 25 mm acrylic (0.61 or 1 inch); material thickness up to 17 mm, without work bed up to 51 mm |
| Air Assist | built in (integrated compressor) | integrated (pump) |
| Camera | yes, 5 MP wide-angle | yes, 5 MP |
| Fume extraction | Exhaust fan and inline duct fan, filter optional | integrated exhaust fans, exhaust connection |
| Rotary attachment | included (Rotary Pro II) | optional |
| Software | Gweikecloud Offline, LightBurn | RDWorks, LightBurn |
| Connectivity | USB | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, Acrylic, Leather, Paper, Rubber, Cork, Fabric, Glass (engraving), Ceramic, Marble, Anodised metal, Painted metal | Wood, Acrylic, Leather, Fabric, Glass, Stone, Plastic, Coated metal |
Who is which one suitable for?
Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W
Beginners in CO₂ who want a fully equipped desktop device without an additional chiller.
- built-in water chiller, compressor and rotary attachment
- Camera with AI positioning and autofocus modes
OMTech Polar Lite 55W
Makers who are switching from diode to CO₂ and want to cut acrylic and thicker wood.
- CO₂ laser also cuts transparent acrylic
- Camera, autofocus and integrated water cooling
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