OMTech Pronto 35 60W vs xTool P3 80W CO2
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 60 W | 80 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 700 ร 500 mm | 915 ร 458 mm |
| Max Speed | 60,000 mm/min | 72,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $3,699 | $6,999 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Weight | 212 kg | 105 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
xTool P3 80W CO2
What we like
- 80W CO2 tube โ cuts through thick materials quickly and cleanly
- Huge 915ร458mm (36"ร18") Class 1 enclosed work area
- Built-in inverter water chiller โ no external chiller needed
- Dual cameras (5MP + 16MP) for precise auto-placement
- 220mm AutoLift Base for processing tall objects
- Optional automatic conveyor feeder for batch production
- Optional 5W IR module for metal marking
Watch out for
- Extremely heavy at 105 kg โ requires permanent installation
- High price at $6,999
- Large footprint (1250ร780mm) โ needs dedicated workspace
- CO2 tube and water chiller require periodic maintenance
- Mandatory ventilation setup
Compatible Materials
OMTech Pronto 35 60W
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricPaperGlassRubberStone
xTool P3 80W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlassStone
The OMTech Pronto 35 60W costs $3,699 (47% less) than the xTool P3 80W CO2, which is priced at $6,999.
The xTool P3 80W CO2 has 25% more optical power (80W vs 60W).
The xTool P3 80W CO2 offers a 16% larger work area (915 ร 458 mm vs 700 ร 500 mm).
The xTool P3 80W CO2 has a 17% higher maximum speed (72,000 mm/min vs 60,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, xTool P3 80W CO2 includes a camera, while OMTech Pronto 35 60W does not.