Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2 vs ULS ULTRA R5000
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 80 W | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 1016 × 610 mm | 813 × 610 mm |
| Max Speed | 259,200 mm/min | 304,800 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $42,000 | $48,000 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Weight | 295 kg | 181 kg |
Pros & Cons
Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2
What we like
- 4.32 m/s — fastest engraving speed in the industry
- HDLR Technology™ — keeps fine detail sharp at maximum speed
- Largest work area in the Speedy line (1016×610mm)
- OptiMotion™ + SonarTechnology™ + InPack™ full feature set
- Optional flexx dual laser (CO2 + fiber) in one machine
Watch out for
- Very high cost — quote only, well into five figures
- Heaviest Speedy (295-310 kg) — requires reinforced flooring and forklift delivery
- Industrial exhaust system required (sold separately)
- Overkill for low-volume applications
ULS ULTRA R5000
What we like
- Multi-Wave Hybrid™ option combines CO2 and fiber into a single coaxial beam for composite materials
- Precision Material Independent Autofocus standard
- Optional 300W fiber laser configuration enables true bare-metal marking
- Rapid Reconfiguration™ tool-free CO2 laser source swaps
- Optional Class 4 Conversion Module enables pass-through processing of oversized material
Watch out for
- Quote-only pricing — ULTRA series sits well above the VLS/PLS lineup in cost
- Camera vision, touchscreen, and SuperSpeed™ are optional configuration add-ons, not standard
- Heavy at 400 lbs (181kg)
- Requires a dedicated Windows PC unless the optional touchscreen panel is configured
- Published raster speed requires the optional SuperSpeed™ configuration to achieve
Compatible Materials
Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metals
ULS ULTRA R5000
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metalsMetal EngravingAnodized Aluminum
The Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2 costs $42,000 (13% less) than the ULS ULTRA R5000, which is priced at $48,000.
The ULS ULTRA R5000 has 47% more optical power (150W vs 80W).
The Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2 offers a 20% larger work area (1016 × 610 mm vs 813 × 610 mm).
The ULS ULTRA R5000 has a 15% higher maximum speed (304,800 mm/min vs 259,200 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2 includes air assist, while ULS ULTRA R5000 does not; Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2 includes a camera, while ULS ULTRA R5000 does not; Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2 includes WiFi connectivity, while ULS ULTRA R5000 does not.