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Gweike Cloud 55W vs xTool P2 55W

What Cloud 55W does better (1) and where P2 55W wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Gweike Cloud 55W
Gweike · 2021Cloud 55W
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,750
vs
xTool P2 55W
xTool · 2023P2 55W
6.0Score
5 advantages≈ US$3,700
Higher score
4.0Power & cutting5.7
5.8Speed5.8
4.0Work area5.3
4.7Safety8.6
5.2Features & ease of use8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Cloud 55WP2 55W
1,140 × 3607301,001 × 269638
Cloud 55WP2 55WDifference
Height360 mm269 mm+91 mm
Width1,140 mm1,001 mm+139 mm
Depth730 mm638 mm+92 mm
Weight17 kg45 kg−28 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Cloud 55W better than P2 55W?

  1. Weight17 kg vs 45 kg2.6×

Why is P2 55W better than Cloud 55W?

  1. Autofocus / auto heightNo · Cloud 55W: Yes
  2. Work area (surface)1,530 cm² vs 1,830 cm²+20%
  3. Pass-through slotNo · Cloud 55W: Yes
  4. Wi-FiNo · Cloud 55W: Yes
  5. Work area width (X)510 mm vs 600 mm+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Gweike Cloud 55WGweike Cloud 55W≈ US$1,7505.1
xTool P2 55WxTool P2 55W≈ US$3,7006.0
General
Laser sourcesCO2 (10.6 µm)CO2 (10.6 µm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power55 W55 W
Work area
Work area510 × 300 mm600 × 305 mm
Work area width (X)510 mm600 mm
Work area depth (Y)300 mm305 mm
Work area (surface)1,530 cm²1,830 cm²
Max workpiece height—216 mm
Pass-through slotNoYes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—18 mm
Max cutting depth – acrylic—20 mm
Precision
Laser spot size—0.2 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Flame / fire detection—Yes
Emergency stop buttonYesYes
Exhaust fanYesYes
Features
Air assist—Yes
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoYes
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Water coolingYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Wi-FiNoYes
USBYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, Glowforge AppLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP
Size & power
Width1,140 mm1,001 mm
Depth730 mm638 mm
Height360 mm269 mm
Weight17 kg45 kg
Rated power consumption—55 W
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