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Glowforge Plus HD vs OMTech Pro 3655 130W

What Plus HD does better (1) and where Pro 3655 130W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Glowforge Plus HD
Glowforge · 2023Plus HD
1 advantage
vs
OMTech Pro 3655 130W
OMTech · 2024Pro 3655 130W
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ US$9,000
Higher score
8.0Safety4.7

Why is Plus HD better than Pro 3655 130W?

  1. Built-in cameraYes · Pro 3655 130W: No

Why is Pro 3655 130W better than Plus HD?

  1. Max workpiece height51 mm vs 180 mm3.5×
Specifications

Side by side

OMTech Pro 3655 130WOMTech Pro 3655 130W≈ US$9,0009.0
General
Laser sourcesCO2 (10.6 µm)CO2 (10.6 µm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power—130 W
Work area
Work area—1400 × 900 mm
Work area width (X)—1,400 mm
Work area depth (Y)—900 mm
Work area (surface)—12,600 cm²
Max workpiece height51 mm180 mm
Pass-through slot—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—1,200 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.02 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)—
Emergency stop button—Yes
Exhaust fan—Yes
Features
Air assist—Yes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto height—Yes
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Water cooling—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsWi-FiUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USB—Yes
Compatible software—LightBurn, RDWorks
LightBurn compatible—Yes
Controller / firmware—Ruida
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