Thunder Laser Bolt vs xTool P3 80W CO2
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 30 W | 80 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 508 ร 305 mm | 915 ร 458 mm |
| Max Speed | 90,000 mm/min | 72,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $5,795 | $6,999 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Weight | 77 kg | 105 kg |
Pros & Cons
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
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
Thunder Laser Bolt
WoodAcrylicLeatherGlassRubberStoneAnodized Aluminumcoated metalsPaperFabric
xTool P3 80W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlassStone
The Thunder Laser Bolt costs $5,795 (17% less) than the xTool P3 80W CO2, which is priced at $6,999.
The xTool P3 80W CO2 has 63% more optical power (80W vs 30W).
The xTool P3 80W CO2 offers a 63% larger work area (915 ร 458 mm vs 508 ร 305 mm).
The Thunder Laser Bolt has a 20% higher maximum speed (90,000 mm/min vs 72,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, xTool P3 80W CO2 includes WiFi connectivity, while Thunder Laser Bolt does not.