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OMTech Pro Quantum RF 60W vs OneLaser Hydra 9 Gen2 38W

What Pro Quantum RF 60W does better (1) and where Hydra 9 Gen2 38W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

OMTech Pro Quantum RF 60W
OMTech · 2025Pro Quantum RF 60W
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ US$10,000
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OneLaser Hydra 9 Gen2 38W
OneLaser · 2026Hydra 9 Gen2 38W
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ US$11,500
4.9Power & cutting2.4
4.7Safety4.7
9.1Features & ease of use6.1

Why is Pro Quantum RF 60W better than Hydra 9 Gen2 38W?

  1. Laser output power60 W vs 38 W+58%

Why is Hydra 9 Gen2 38W better than Pro Quantum RF 60W?

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

Specifications

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General
Laser sourcesCO2 (10.6 µm)CO2 (10.6 µm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power60 W38 W
Work area
Work area1600 × 1016 mm—
Work area width (X)1,600 mm—
Work area depth (Y)1,016 mm—
Work area (surface)16,256 cm²—
Pass-through slotYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.07 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Features
Air assist—Yes
Built-in cameraYes—
Autofocus / auto heightYes—
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Water coolingYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet—
Wi-FiYes—
USBYes—
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
Compatible softwareRDWorks—
File formatsAI, BMP, DXF, GIF, HPGL, JPG, PDF, PLT, PNG, SVG, TIFF—
Size & power
Width1,610 mm—
Depth1,240 mm—
Height1,039 mm—
Rated power consumption60 W—
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