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Cloudray EC 60W vs OneLaser Hydra 9 Gen2 70W

What EC 60W does better (0) and where Hydra 9 Gen2 70W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Cloudray EC 60W
Cloudray · 2021EC 60W
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ US$9,000
vs
OneLaser Hydra 9 Gen2 70W
OneLaser · 2026Hydra 9 Gen2 70W
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ US$12,500
Higher score
4.9Power & cutting6.4
4.7Safety4.7
3.1Features & ease of use6.1

Why is EC 60W better than Hydra 9 Gen2 70W?

EC 60W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Hydra 9 Gen2 70W better than EC 60W?

  1. Laser output power60 W vs 70 W+17%
Specifications

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Cloudray EC 60WCloudray EC 60W≈ US$9,0004.3
General
Laser sourcesCO2 (10.6 µm)CO2 (10.6 µm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power60 W70 W
Work area
Work area210 × 210 mm—
Work area width (X)210 mm—
Work area depth (Y)210 mm—
Work area (surface)441 cm²—
Pass-through slotNo—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Features
Air assist—Yes
Built-in cameraNo—
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Water coolingYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB—
Wi-FiNo—
USBYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Rated power consumption750 W—
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