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OMTech G3 50W vs xTool M2 40W

What G3 50W does better (1) and where M2 40W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

OMTech G3 50W
OMTech · 2026G3 50W
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ US$2,700
vs
xTool M2 40W
xTool · 2026M2 40W
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,300
Higher score
8.8Power & cutting7.4
4.0Features & ease of use8.3

Why is G3 50W better than M2 40W?

  1. Laser output power50 W vs 40 W+25%

Why is M2 40W better than G3 50W?

  1. Laser safety classClass 4 (open beam) vs Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Specifications

Side by side

OMTech G3 50WOMTech G3 50W≈ US$2,7006.6
xTool M2 40WxTool M2 40W≈ US$1,3009.3
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm), Blue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Laser power
Laser output power50 W40 W
Work area
Work area350 × 250 mm—
Work area width (X)350 mm—
Work area depth (Y)250 mm—
Work area (surface)875 cm²—
Max workpiece height170 mm—
Conveyor / roll feeder supportYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)—Yes
Laser safety classClass 4 (open beam)Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Features
Built-in camera—Yes
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Laser module option (CNC)YesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB—
USBYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
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