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Cloudray EC 30W vs xTool P2 55W

What EC 30W does better (0) and where P2 55W wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Cloudray EC 30W
Cloudray · 2021EC 30W
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ US$2,800
vs
xTool P2 55W
xTool · 2023P2 55W
6.0Score
8 advantages≈ US$3,700
Higher score
2.2Power & cutting5.7
2.2Work area5.3
4.7Safety8.6
3.1Features & ease of use8.7

Why is EC 30W better than P2 55W?

EC 30W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P2 55W better than EC 30W?

  1. Work area (surface)441 cm² vs 1,830 cm²4.1×
  2. Laser output power30 W vs 55 W+83%
  3. Built-in cameraNo · EC 30W: Yes
  4. Autofocus / auto heightNo · EC 30W: Yes
  5. Work area width (X)210 mm vs 600 mm2.9×
  6. Pass-through slotNo · EC 30W: Yes
  7. Wi-FiNo · EC 30W: Yes
  8. Work area depth (Y)210 mm vs 305 mm+45%
Specifications

Side by side

Cloudray EC 30WCloudray EC 30W≈ US$2,8003.6
xTool P2 55WxTool P2 55W≈ US$3,7006.0
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 W55 W
Work area
Work area210 × 210 mm600 × 305 mm
Work area width (X)210 mm600 mm
Work area depth (Y)210 mm305 mm
Work area (surface)441 cm²1,830 cm²
Max workpiece height—216 mm
Pass-through slotNoYes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—18 mm
Max cutting depth – acrylic—20 mm
Precision
Laser spot size—0.2 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Flame / fire detection—Yes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Exhaust fan—Yes
Features
Air assist—Yes
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoYes
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Water coolingYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Wi-FiNoYes
USBYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP
Size & power
Width—1,001 mm
Depth—638 mm
Height—269 mm
Weight—45 kg
Rated power consumption750 W55 W
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