Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2 vs ULS ULTRA R9000
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 80 W | 300 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 1016 × 610 mm | 1219 × 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 | $60,000 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Weight | 295 kg | 227 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 R9000
What we like
- Largest work area of any current ULS platform at 48"×24"
- Up to 300W of CO2 power, or a 150W CO2 + 300W fiber multi-wavelength build
- Precision Material Independent Autofocus standard
- Rapid Reconfiguration™ tool-free CO2 laser source swaps
- Optional Class 4 Conversion Module for pass-through of oversized material
Watch out for
- Quote-only pricing — likely one of ULS's most expensive platforms
- Camera vision, touchscreen, and SuperSpeed™ are optional add-ons, not standard
- Heavy at 500 lbs (227kg) — requires a dedicated, reinforced installation space
- 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 R9000
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metalsMetal EngravingAnodized Aluminum
The Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2 costs $42,000 (30% less) than the ULS ULTRA R9000, which is priced at $60,000.
The ULS ULTRA R9000 has 73% more optical power (300W vs 80W).
The ULS ULTRA R9000 offers a 17% larger work area (1219 × 610 mm vs 1016 × 610 mm).
The ULS ULTRA R9000 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 R9000 does not; Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2 includes a camera, while ULS ULTRA R9000 does not; Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2 includes WiFi connectivity, while ULS ULTRA R9000 does not.