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OMTech Polar S 55W vs OMTech Pronto U1 90W

What Polar S 55W does better (3) and where Pronto U1 90W wins (6) — every spec side by side.

OMTech Polar S 55W
OMTech · 2026Polar S 55W
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,450
vs
OMTech Pronto U1 90W
OMTech · 2026Pronto U1 90W
8.5Score
6 advantages≈ US$4,600
Higher score
3.8Power & cutting7.0
7.8Speed8.8
4.2Work area8.3
8.6Safety4.8
8.8Features & ease of use4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Polar S 55WPronto U1 90W
1,087 × 3566071,501 × 1,0211,120
Polar S 55WPronto U1 90WDifference
Height356 mm1,021 mm−665 mm
Width1,087 mm1,501 mm−414 mm
Depth607 mm1,120 mm−513 mm
Weight75 kg255 kg−180 kg

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

Why is Polar S 55W better than Pronto U1 90W?

  1. Built-in cameraYes · Pronto U1 90W: No
  2. Autofocus / auto heightYes · Pronto U1 90W: No
  3. Weight75 kg vs 255 kg3.4×

Why is Pronto U1 90W better than Polar S 55W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,830 cm² vs 5,385 cm²2.9×
  2. Laser output power55 W vs 90 W+64%
  3. Max engraving / travel speed1,000 mm/s vs 1,200 mm/s+20%
  4. Pass-through slotNo · Polar S 55W: Yes
  5. Work area depth (Y)305 mm vs 599 mm+96%
  6. Work area width (X)600 mm vs 899 mm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

OMTech Polar S 55WOMTech Polar S 55W≈ US$2,4506.7
OMTech Pronto U1 90WOMTech Pronto U1 90W≈ US$4,6008.5
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 W90 W
Work area
Work area600 × 305 mm899 × 599 mm
Work area width (X)600 mm899 mm
Work area depth (Y)305 mm599 mm
Work area (surface)1,830 cm²5,385 cm²
Pass-through slotNoYes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed1,000 mm/s1,200 mm/s
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Flame / fire detectionYes—
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Exhaust fan—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Water coolingYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, SD / USB driveUSB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, RDWorksLightBurn, RDWorks
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Controller / firmwareRuida—
Size & power
Width1,087 mm1,501 mm
Depth607 mm1,120 mm
Height356 mm1,021 mm
Weight75 kg255 kg
Input voltage110–120 V110–120 V
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