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Gweike G3 30W vs OMTech M2S MOPA 30W

What G3 30W does better (4) and where M2S MOPA 30W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Gweike G3 30W
Gweike · 2024G3 30W
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$3,100
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OMTech M2S MOPA 30W
OMTech · 2026M2S MOPA 30W
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$3,100
6.2Power & cutting4.2
8.7Speed5.2
6.4Work area9.4
9.4Safety2.3
8.8Features & ease of use8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

G3 30WM2S MOPA 30W
526 × 330220430 × 810550
G3 30WM2S MOPA 30WDifference
Height330 mm810 mm−480 mm
Width526 mm430 mm+96 mm
Depth220 mm550 mm−330 mm
Weight12.2 kg26.7 kg−14.5 kg

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

Why is G3 30W better than M2S MOPA 30W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · M2S MOPA 30W: No
  2. Max engraving / travel speed15,000 mm/s vs 10,000 mm/s+50%
  3. Weight12.2 kg vs 26.7 kg2.2×
  4. Two laser sourcesYes · M2S MOPA 30W: No

Why is M2S MOPA 30W better than G3 30W?

  1. Work area (surface)289 cm² vs 690 cm²2.4×
  2. Work area depth (Y)170 mm vs 300 mm+76%
  3. Work area width (X)170 mm vs 230 mm+35%
Specifications

Side by side

Gweike G3 30WGweike G3 30W≈ US$3,1009.2
OMTech M2S MOPA 30WOMTech M2S MOPA 30W≈ US$3,1006.8
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm), Blue diode (≈455 nm)Fibre (1064 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesYesNo
MOPA fibre source (adjustable pulse)—Yes
Wavelength1,064 nm1,064 nm
Laser power
Laser output power30 W30 W
Work area
Work area170 × 170 mm230 × 300 mm
Work area width (X)170 mm230 mm
Work area depth (Y)170 mm300 mm
Work area (surface)289 cm²690 cm²
Max workpiece height—240 mm
Conveyor / roll feeder supportYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed15,000 mm/s10,000 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)23 mm—
Max cutting depth – acrylic20 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm—
Positioning accuracy0.003 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesNo
Laser safety class—Class 4 (open beam)
Features
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-FiUSB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width526 mm430 mm
Depth220 mm550 mm
Height330 mm810 mm
Weight12.2 kg26.7 kg
Input voltage110–240 V—
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