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Elegoo PHECDA 20W vs Longer B1 30W

What PHECDA 20W does better (3) and where B1 30W wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Elegoo PHECDA 20W
Elegoo · 2023PHECDA 20W
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$450
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Longer B1 30W
Longer · 2023B1 30W
8.2Score
6 advantages≈ US$570
6.4Power & cutting8.4
6.6Speed8.0
8.7Precision4.4
7.7Work area8.9
5.8Safety3.2
6.4Features & ease of use3.5

Why is PHECDA 20W better than B1 30W?

  1. Laser spot size0.06 mm vs 0.1 mm+67%
  2. Air assistYes · B1 30W: No
  3. Wi-FiYes · B1 30W: No

Why is B1 30W better than PHECDA 20W?

  1. Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)8 mm vs 25 mm3.1×
  2. Laser output power20 W vs 30 W+50%
  3. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 1,980 cm²+24%
  4. Max engraving / travel speed417 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+44%
  5. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 450 mm+12%
  6. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 440 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Elegoo PHECDA 20WElegoo PHECDA 20W≈ US$4508.2
Longer B1 30WLonger B1 30W≈ US$5708.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power20 W30 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm450 × 440 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm450 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm440 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²1,980 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed417 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)8 mm25 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm0.1 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Exhaust fanYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, SD / USB driveUSB, SD / USB drive
Wi-FiYesNo
USBYesYes
SD / TF cardYesYes
Phone app controlYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF—
Size & power
Width673 mm—
Depth660 mm—
Height190 mm—
Weight6.5 kg—
Rated power consumption55 W—
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