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OneLaser Hydra 9 Gen2 38W vs xTool P3 80W

What Hydra 9 Gen2 38W does better (0) and where P3 80W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

OneLaser Hydra 9 Gen2 38W
OneLaser · 2026Hydra 9 Gen2 38W
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ US$11,500
vs
xTool P3 80W
xTool · 2025P3 80W
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ US$7,000
Higher score
2.4Power & cutting6.6
4.7Safety4.7
6.1Features & ease of use6.3

Why is Hydra 9 Gen2 38W better than P3 80W?

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

Why is P3 80W better than Hydra 9 Gen2 38W?

  1. Laser output power38 W vs 80 W2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

xTool P3 80WxTool P3 80W≈ US$7,0006.3
General
Laser sourcesCO2 (10.6 µm)CO2 (10.6 µm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power38 W80 W
Work area
Max workpiece height—220 mm
Pass-through slot—No
Conveyor / roll feeder support—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Features
Air assistYes—
Built-in camera—No
Autofocus / auto height—Yes
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)YesYes
Water cooling—Yes
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