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OMTech Pro Flying 100W vs OneLaser Hydra 9 Gen2 38W

What Pro Flying 100W does better (1) and where Hydra 9 Gen2 38W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

OMTech Pro Flying 100W
OMTech · 2026Pro Flying 100W
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$14,000
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OneLaser Hydra 9 Gen2 38W
OneLaser · 2026Hydra 9 Gen2 38W
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ US$11,500
8.4Power & cutting2.4
4.8Safety4.8
7.9Features & ease of use5.8

Why is Pro Flying 100W better than Hydra 9 Gen2 38W?

  1. Laser output power100 W vs 38 W2.6×

Why is Hydra 9 Gen2 38W better than Pro Flying 100W?

Hydra 9 Gen2 38W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

OMTech Pro Flying 100WOMTech Pro Flying 100W≈ US$14,0008.4
General
Laser sourcesCO2 (10.6 µm)CO2 (10.6 µm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power100 W38 W
Work area
Work area1000 × 600 mm—
Work area width (X)1,000 mm—
Work area depth (Y)600 mm—
Work area (surface)6,000 cm²—
Max workpiece height201 mm—
Pass-through slotNo—
Precision
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Exhaust fanYes—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYes—
Autofocus / auto heightYes—
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Water coolingYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Ethernet—
Wi-FiNo—
USBYes—
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
Size & power
Width1,811 mm—
Depth1,290 mm—
Height1,031 mm—
Input voltage110–120 V—
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