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Glowforge Plus HD vs OMTech Maker AF2028-60 60W

What Plus HD does better (2) and where Maker AF2028-60 60W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Glowforge Plus HD
Glowforge · 2023Plus HD
2 advantages
vs
OMTech Maker AF2028-60 60W
OMTech · 2023Maker AF2028-60 60W
5.9Score
0 advantages≈ US$2,900
Higher score
8.0Safety4.7

Why is Plus HD better than Maker AF2028-60 60W?

  1. Built-in cameraYes · Maker AF2028-60 60W: No
  2. Wi-FiYes · Maker AF2028-60 60W: No

Why is Maker AF2028-60 60W better than Plus HD?

Maker AF2028-60 60W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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General
Laser sourcesCO2 (10.6 µm)CO2 (10.6 µm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power—60 W
Work area
Work area—610 × 406 mm
Work area width (X)—610 mm
Work area depth (Y)—406 mm
Work area (surface)—2,477 cm²
Max workpiece height51 mm—
Pass-through slot—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—600 mm/s
Precision
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)—
Exhaust fan—Yes
Features
Air assist—Yes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto height—No
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Water cooling—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsWi-FiUSB, Ethernet
Wi-FiYesNo
USB—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—Yes
Compatible software—RDWorks
File formats—AI, BMP, DXF, GIF, HPGL, JPG, PDF, PLT, PNG, SVG, TIFF
Size & power
Width—1,199 mm
Depth—871 mm
Height—930 mm
Weight—112.9 kg
Rated power consumption—60 W
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