Thunder Laser Nova 35 vs xTool P3 80W CO2
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 900 ร 600 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 | No | Yes |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $9,230 | $6,999 |
| Release Year | 2015 | 2025 |
| Weight | 311 kg | 105 kg |
Pros & Cons
Thunder Laser Nova 35
What we like
- Large 35" ร 23" work area handles big production jobs
- 80Wโ100W power cuts thick wood and acrylic efficiently
- 1,000 mm/s servo speed for fast batch production
- Pass-through door for unlimited-length material
- Includes LightBurn and lifetime US support
Watch out for
- Very heavy at 311 kg โ requires freight delivery and forklift
- No built-in camera (optional ThunderCam)
- Price not listed online โ requires dealer quote
- Glass CO2 tube needs replacement every 2,000โ4,000 hours
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 Nova 35
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricPaperGlassRubberStone
xTool P3 80W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlassStone
The xTool P3 80W CO2 costs $6,999 (24% less) than the Thunder Laser Nova 35, which is priced at $9,230.
Both machines share the same 80W optical power rating.
The Thunder Laser Nova 35 offers a 22% larger work area (900 ร 600 mm vs 915 ร 458 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 Thunder Laser Nova 35 does not; xTool P3 80W CO2 includes WiFi connectivity, while Thunder Laser Nova 35 does not.