Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2 vs Glowforge Pro HD 45W CO2
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 60 W | 45 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 610 × 610 mm | 495 × 279 mm |
| Max Speed | 180,000 mm/min | 8,500 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | No |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $15,000 | $7,999 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Weight | 79 kg | 58.5 kg |
Pros & Cons
Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2
What we like
- Pass-through door for long/large materials
- IRIS™ HD+ upgraded camera for better registration accuracy
- Lightest full-size Epilog at 175 lbs (79 kg)
- CO2 or 60W MOPA fiber source option in same chassis
- Compact 20" height allows tabletop placement
Watch out for
- Shorter material clearance than Edge (7" vs 10")
- Air compressor not standard
- Price by contact
- Fiber config limited to 24"×24" size (no 36" with fiber)
Glowforge Pro HD 45W CO2
What we like
- Pro Passthrough slot for unlimited material length
- 45W CO2 for excellent cut quality on thick materials
- HD camera with Preview Mode for precise placement
- Cloud app for zero-config operation
- Full enclosure — safe for home and business
Watch out for
- Very high price ($7,999)
- Requires internet — no offline operation
- No LightBurn support
- Subscription costs for premium designs
- CO2 tube will eventually need replacing
Compatible Materials
Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2
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Glowforge Pro HD 45W CO2
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The Glowforge Pro HD 45W CO2 costs $7,999 (47% less) than the Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2, which is priced at $15,000.
The Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2 has 25% more optical power (60W vs 45W).
The Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2 offers a 63% larger work area (610 × 610 mm vs 495 × 279 mm).
The Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2 has a 95% higher maximum speed (180,000 mm/min vs 8,500 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Glowforge Pro HD 45W CO2 includes air assist, while Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2 does not; Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2 includes rotary attachment compatibility, while Glowforge Pro HD 45W CO2 does not.