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Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W vs OMTech Polar Lite 55W

What Cloud Pro II 50W does better (5) and where Polar Lite 55W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W
Gweike · 2024Cloud Pro II 50W
5.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,650
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OMTech Polar Lite 55W
OMTech · 2025Polar Lite 55W
4.1Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,200
3.4Power & cutting4.0
5.8Speed2.2
4.0Work area3.0
4.7Safety4.7
8.0Features & ease of use7.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Cloud Pro II 50WPolar Lite 55W
1,140 × 3607301,044 × 279564
Cloud Pro II 50WPolar Lite 55WDifference
Height360 mm279 mm+81 mm
Width1,140 mm1,044 mm+96 mm
Depth730 mm564 mm+166 mm
Weight17 kg41 kg−24 kg

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

Why is Cloud Pro II 50W better than Polar Lite 55W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,530 cm² vs 619 cm²2.5×
  2. Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s vs 300 mm/s2×
  3. Autofocus / auto heightYes · Polar Lite 55W: No
  4. Work area width (X)510 mm vs 203 mm2.5×
  5. Weight17 kg vs 41 kg2.4×

Why is Polar Lite 55W better than Cloud Pro II 50W?

  1. Laser output power50 W vs 55 W+10%
  2. Pass-through slotNo · Cloud Pro II 50W: Yes
  3. Wi-FiNo · Cloud Pro II 50W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

OMTech Polar Lite 55WOMTech Polar Lite 55W≈ US$2,2004.1
General
Laser sourcesCO2 (10.6 µm)CO2 (10.6 µm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power50 W55 W
Work area
Work area510 × 300 mm203 × 305 mm
Work area width (X)510 mm203 mm
Work area depth (Y)300 mm305 mm
Work area (surface)1,530 cm²619 cm²
Max workpiece height—18 mm
Pass-through slotNoYes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s300 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.02 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Exhaust fanYes—
Features
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Water coolingYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Wi-FiNoYes
USBYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, Glowforge AppRDWorks
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width1,140 mm1,044 mm
Depth730 mm564 mm
Height360 mm279 mm
Weight17 kg41 kg
Rated power consumption—55 W
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