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OMTech Polar S 55W vs xTool X1 Next-Gen

What Polar S 55W does better (0) and where X1 Next-Gen wins (0) — every spec side by side.

OMTech Polar S 55W
OMTech · 2026Polar S 55W
6.7Score
0 advantages≈ US$2,450
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xTool X1 Next-Gen
xTool · 2026X1 Next-Gen
0 advantages≈ US$3,300
8.6Safety8.9

Why is Polar S 55W better than X1 Next-Gen?

Polar S 55W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is X1 Next-Gen better than Polar S 55W?

X1 Next-Gen has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

OMTech Polar S 55WOMTech Polar S 55W≈ US$2,4506.7
xTool X1 Next-GenxTool X1 Next-Gen≈ US$3,300
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 W—
Work area
Work area600 × 305 mm—
Work area width (X)600 mm—
Work area depth (Y)305 mm—
Work area (surface)1,830 cm²—
Pass-through slotNo—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed1,000 mm/s—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionYesYes
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Features
Air assistYes—
Built-in cameraYes—
Autofocus / auto heightYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Water coolingYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, SD / USB drive—
Wi-FiYes—
USBYes—
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, RDWorks—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Controller / firmwareRuida—
Size & power
Width1,087 mm—
Depth607 mm—
Height356 mm—
Weight75 kg—
Input voltage110–120 V—
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