Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt) vs xTool P2S 55W CO2
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 45 W | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 495 × 279 mm | 600 × 305 mm |
| Max Speed | 8,400 mm/min | 36,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | No | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $2,999 | $3,399 |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2024 |
| Weight | 24.9 kg | 45 kg |
Pros & Cons
Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt)
What we like
- Pro Passthrough slot for materials of unlimited length
- 45W CO2 for excellent cut quality in wood, acrylic, and leather
- Cloud app for zero-config operation from any device
- Built-in camera for precise design placement
- Full enclosure — safe for home and office
Watch out for
- Only available as Certified Rebuilt — no new units
- Small 19.5"x11" (495x279mm) cutting area
- Requires internet — no offline operation
- No LightBurn support
- Subscription costs for premium design catalogue
- CO2 tube will eventually need replacing
xTool P2S 55W CO2
What we like
- 55W CO2 tube cuts thick wood, acrylic, leather, and fabric
- Built-in camera for auto-placement and material detection
- Pass-through slot for oversized materials
- Auto-focus and integrated air assist standard
- Better pricing than the original P2
Watch out for
- Heavy at 45 kg — permanent desktop placement
- CO2 tube will eventually need replacing
- Requires dedicated ventilation setup
- Very similar to original P2 — not a major upgrade
Compatible Materials
Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt)
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
xTool P2S 55W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlassStone
The Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt) costs $2,999 (12% less) than the xTool P2S 55W CO2, which is priced at $3,399.
The xTool P2S 55W CO2 has 18% more optical power (55W vs 45W).
The xTool P2S 55W CO2 offers a 25% larger work area (600 × 305 mm vs 495 × 279 mm).
The xTool P2S 55W CO2 has a 77% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 8,400 mm/min).
Feature-wise, xTool P2S 55W CO2 includes rotary attachment compatibility, while Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt) does not.