ComMarker B6 30W vs OMTech Galvo 30W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Fiber Laser | Fiber Laser |
| Wavelength | 1,064 nm | 1,064 nm |
| Optical Power | 30 W | 30 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 150 × 150 mm | 175 × 175 mm |
| Max Speed | 900,000 mm/min | 600,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | No |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,999 | $1,999 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Weight | 13.5 kg | 18 kg |
Pros & Cons
ComMarker B6 30W
What we like
- Deep engraving capability beyond 20W
- Cuts metal sheet up to 0.5mm in multiple passes
- Same autofocus and SpeedMax™ galvo as B6 20W
- LightBurn and EzCad2 compatible
- Compact at 13.5 kg
Watch out for
- Premium price vs B4 with similar work area
- USB-only (no Wi-Fi)
- No built-in enclosure
- Fiber laser only — cannot engrave clear materials or wood as cleanly as CO2/diode
OMTech Galvo 30W
What we like
- Extremely fast galvo scanning up to 10,000 mm/s
- 100,000-hour fiber laser lifespan — essentially maintenance-free
- Marks metal directly without coatings (steel, aluminum, brass, titanium)
- Compact at 18 kg; LightBurn compatible on Mac and Windows
- Competitive $1,999 price for 30W fiber
Watch out for
- Small 175×175mm marking area
- Cannot cut or engrave wood, acrylic, or organic materials
- Open design — no enclosure for fumes/debris
- Manual focus only (autofocus version sold separately at higher price)
Compatible Materials
ComMarker B6 30W
steelaluminumbrasscopperAnodized AluminumtitaniumgoldsilverLeathercoated metals
OMTech Galvo 30W
steelaluminumbrasscoppertitaniumAnodized Aluminumcoated metals
The ComMarker B6 30W and OMTech Galvo 30W are priced identically at $1,999.
Both machines share the same 30W optical power rating.
The OMTech Galvo 30W offers a 27% larger work area (175 × 175 mm vs 150 × 150 mm).
The ComMarker B6 30W has a 33% higher maximum speed (900,000 mm/min vs 600,000 mm/min).