OMTech Pronto 35 60W vs Thunder Laser Bolt
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 60 W | 30 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 700 ร 500 mm | 508 ร 305 mm |
| Max Speed | 60,000 mm/min | 90,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $3,699 | $5,795 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Weight | 212 kg | 77 kg |
Pros & Cons
OMTech Pronto 35 60W
What we like
- 1,000 mm/s servo speed โ fast production throughput
- 700ร500mm work area handles larger jobs than desktop units
- Front & back pass-through for oversized material
- WiFi + LightBurn support; est. 12,000 hr tube life
- Available in 60W, 90W, and 100W configurations
Watch out for
- No built-in camera (sold as add-on module)
- Requires separate water chiller (+$200โ$400)
- Heavy at 212 kg โ freight delivery required
- Higher entry price than Thunder Laser Nova 35 for similar specs
Thunder Laser Bolt
What we like
- 1,500 mm/s maximum speed โ among the fastest RF CO2 machines
- RF metal tube: 10,000+ hour lifespan vs 2,000โ4,000h for glass
- 0.01mm accuracy and 1,200 DPI โ exceptional engraving detail
- Fan-cooled โ no water chiller needed
- 5MP camera + dual-channel air assist included standard
Watch out for
- Price not published โ requires contacting dealer
- Smaller 508ร305mm work area than Nova series
- Not ideal for bulk cutting thick materials (30W)
- No WiFi โ Ethernet or USB only
Compatible Materials
OMTech Pronto 35 60W
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricPaperGlassRubberStone
Thunder Laser Bolt
WoodAcrylicLeatherGlassRubberStoneAnodized Aluminumcoated metalsPaperFabric
The OMTech Pronto 35 60W costs $3,699 (36% less) than the Thunder Laser Bolt, which is priced at $5,795.
The OMTech Pronto 35 60W has 50% more optical power (60W vs 30W).
The OMTech Pronto 35 60W offers a 56% larger work area (700 ร 500 mm vs 508 ร 305 mm).
The Thunder Laser Bolt has a 33% higher maximum speed (90,000 mm/min vs 60,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Thunder Laser Bolt includes a camera, while OMTech Pronto 35 60W does not; OMTech Pronto 35 60W includes WiFi connectivity, while Thunder Laser Bolt does not.