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Cloudray EC 30W vs Glowforge Pro HD

What EC 30W does better (0) and where Pro HD wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Cloudray EC 30W
Cloudray · 2021EC 30W
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ US$2,800
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Glowforge Pro HD
Glowforge · 2023Pro HD
2 advantages
4.7Safety8.0

Why is EC 30W better than Pro HD?

EC 30W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Pro HD better than EC 30W?

  1. Built-in cameraNo · EC 30W: Yes
  2. Wi-FiNo · EC 30W: Yes
Specifications

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Cloudray EC 30WCloudray EC 30W≈ US$2,8003.6
General
Laser sourcesCO2 (10.6 µm)CO2 (10.6 µm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power30 W—
Work area
Work area210 × 210 mm—
Work area width (X)210 mm—
Work area depth (Y)210 mm—
Work area (surface)441 cm²—
Max workpiece height—51 mm
Pass-through slotNo—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Features
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Water coolingYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBWi-Fi
Wi-FiNoYes
USBYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Rated power consumption750 W—
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