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OMTech Q3 30W vs OMTech Q3 50W

What Q3 30W does better (0) and where Q3 50W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

OMTech Q3 30W
OMTech · 2026Q3 30W
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ US$1,800
vs
OMTech Q3 50W
OMTech · 2026Q3 50W
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ US$2,700
Higher score
6.6Power & cutting9.2
4.6Work area4.6
3.3Features & ease of use3.3

Why is Q3 30W better than Q3 50W?

Q3 30W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Q3 50W better than Q3 30W?

  1. Laser output power30 W vs 50 W+67%
Specifications

Side by side

OMTech Q3 30WOMTech Q3 30W≈ US$1,8005.0
OMTech Q3 50WOMTech Q3 50W≈ US$2,7006.1
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm), Blue diode (≈455 nm)Fibre (1064 nm), Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Laser power
Laser output power30 W50 W
Work area
Work area350 × 250 mm350 × 250 mm
Work area width (X)350 mm350 mm
Work area depth (Y)250 mm250 mm
Work area (surface)875 cm²875 cm²
Max workpiece height170 mm170 mm
Conveyor / roll feeder supportYesYes
Safety
Laser safety classClass 4 (open beam)Class 4 (open beam)
Features
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Laser module option (CNC)YesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB
USBYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
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