OMTech Polar Lite 55W vs. xTool P2S
Both lasers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be said objectively.
The key differences
- The xTool P2S has the larger work area (600 × 305 mm).
- The OMTech Polar Lite 55W is laser class 1 in its base configuration. According to the manufacturer, the xTool P2S is Class 4 (class 1 version available), so you need laser safety glasses for the matching wavelength.
- Both are in the same price class, but in the manufacturer's shop the OMTech Polar Lite 55W is around €849 cheaper (as of 8 Oct 2026).
| OMTech Polar Lite 55W | xTool P2S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,500 to €3,000 | €1,500 to €3,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €2,149.98 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €2,999; Pre-order, sold out (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | CO₂ laser | CO₂ laser |
| Laser source | CO₂ tube, 55 W | CO₂ laser tube 55 W |
| Power (optical, main source) | 55 W | 55 W |
| Work area | 500 × 300 mm | 600 × 305 mm |
| Dimensions | 1045 × 565 × 280 mm | 1000 × 639 × 268 mm |
| Weight | 41 kg | 45 kg |
| Construction type | Gantry | Gantry |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 when used as intended (contains a class 4 laser source; red positioning laser class 2) | Class 4 (class 1 version available) |
| Speed (max.) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | 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 | up to 20 mm clear acrylic and 18 mm solid wood in a single pass; plywood up to 12 mm recommended |
| Air Assist | integrated (pump) | integrated (two-cylinder pump, 200 kPa) |
| Camera | yes, 5 MP | yes, two 16 MP cameras (overview and close-range) |
| Fume extraction | integrated exhaust fans, exhaust connection | built-in exhaust fan with exhaust port, air purifier (SafetyPro AP2) optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional | optional (RA3) |
| Software | RDWorks, LightBurn | xTool Studio (XCS), LightBurn (without camera and autofocus) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | USB-C (retailer also lists Wi-Fi and Ethernet) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, Acrylic, Leather, Fabric, Glass, Stone, Plastic, Coated metal | Wood, Plywood, Acrylic, Fabric, Leather, EVA foam, Felt, Plastic, Rubber, Paper, Cork, Cardboard, Glass (engraving only), Anodised metal, Stainless steel (marking only with coating) |
Who is which one suitable for?
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
xTool P2S
Makers and small businesses who regularly cut acrylic and thicker wood.
- cuts clear acrylic, which diode lasers cannot do
- AutoPassthrough for workpieces up to around 3 m long
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