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Genmitsu Z5-1 vs OMTech Split 50W

What Z5-1 does better (1) and where Split 50W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Genmitsu Z5-1
Genmitsu · 2022Z5-1
1 advantage≈ US$1,250
vs
OMTech Split 50W
OMTech · 2020Split 50W
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ US$2,900
Higher score
4.9Speed2.4

Why is Z5-1 better than Split 50W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s vs 7,000 mm/s+43%

Why is Split 50W better than Z5-1?

Split 50W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Genmitsu Z5-1Genmitsu Z5-1≈ US$1,250
OMTech Split 50WOMTech Split 50W≈ US$2,9004.2
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm)Fibre (1064 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength1,064 nm1,064 nm
Laser power
Laser output power—50 W
Work area
Pass-through slot—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s7,000 mm/s
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)—No
Emergency stop button—Yes
Exhaust fan—Yes
Features
Air assist—Yes
Built-in camera—No
Autofocus / auto height—Yes
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Water cooling—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnEZCAD2
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Weight—35.4 kg
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