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Gweike G3 20W vs xTool P2S 55W

What G3 20W does better (7) and where P2S 55W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Gweike G3 20W
Gweike · 2024G3 20W
8.9Score
7 advantages≈ US$2,600
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xTool P2S 55W
xTool · 2024P2S 55W
5.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$3,000
4.8Power & cutting5.7
8.6Speed5.8
5.7Precision3.4
6.6Work area4.6
9.4Safety8.6
9.1Features & ease of use7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

G3 20WP2S 55W
526 × 3302201,000 × 268639
G3 20WP2S 55WDifference
Height330 mm268 mm+62 mm
Width526 mm1,000 mm−474 mm
Depth220 mm639 mm−419 mm
Weight12.2 kg45 kg−32.8 kg

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

Why is G3 20W better than P2S 55W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed15,000 mm/s vs 600 mm/s25×
  2. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.2 mm2×
  3. Positioning accuracy0.003 mm vs 0.01 mm3.3×
  4. Autofocus / auto heightYes · P2S 55W: No
  5. Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)23 mm vs 18 mm+28%
  6. Weight12.2 kg vs 45 kg3.7×
  7. Two laser sourcesYes · P2S 55W: No

Why is P2S 55W better than G3 20W?

  1. Laser output power20 W vs 55 W2.8×
  2. Work area (surface)289 cm² vs 1,848 cm²6.4×
  3. Work area width (X)170 mm vs 600 mm3.5×
  4. Work area depth (Y)170 mm vs 308 mm+81%
Specifications

Side by side

Gweike G3 20WGweike G3 20W≈ US$2,6008.9
xTool P2S 55WxTool P2S 55W≈ US$3,0005.5
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm), Blue diode (≈455 nm)CO2 (10.6 µm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesYesNo
Wavelength1,064 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power20 W55 W
Work area
Work area170 × 170 mm600 × 308 mm
Work area width (X)170 mm600 mm
Work area depth (Y)170 mm308 mm
Work area (surface)289 cm²1,848 cm²
Max workpiece height—71 mm
Pass-through slot—Yes
Conveyor / roll feeder supportYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed15,000 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)23 mm18 mm
Max cutting depth – acrylic20 mm20 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.2 mm
Positioning accuracy0.003 mm0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Flame / fire detection—Yes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Exhaust fan—Yes
Features
Air assist—Yes
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Water cooling—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-FiWi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, xTool Creative Space
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, BMP
Size & power
Width526 mm1,000 mm
Depth220 mm639 mm
Height330 mm268 mm
Weight12.2 kg45 kg
Input voltage110–240 V—
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