Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2 vs ULS ULTRA X6000
| 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 | 914 × 610 mm |
| Max Speed | 259,200 mm/min | 457,200 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $42,000 | $75,000 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Weight | 295 kg | 250 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 X6000
What we like
- Multi-Wave Hybrid™ can combine up to three laser wavelengths into one coaxial beam
- Built-in 21" touchscreen control panel — no dedicated PC required
- Camera registration included standard (optional add-on on the R-series)
- Precision Material Independent Autofocus with ±63.5µm repeatability
- Optional Fire Suppression Assistance Module and Class 4 Conversion Module for pass-through
Watch out for
- Quote-only pricing — likely ULS's most expensive platform by a wide margin
- Heaviest current ULS platform at 550 lbs (250kg)
- Maximum raster throughput requires the optional SuperSpeed™ configuration
- Smaller work area than the ULTRA R9000 (36"×24" vs. 48"×24")
- Overkill for simple engraving — designed for complex multi-material production
Compatible Materials
Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metals
ULS ULTRA X6000
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metalsMetal EngravingAnodized Aluminum
The Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2 costs $42,000 (44% less) than the ULS ULTRA X6000, which is priced at $75,000.
The ULS ULTRA X6000 has 73% more optical power (300W vs 80W).
The Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2 offers a 10% larger work area (1016 × 610 mm vs 914 × 610 mm).
The ULS ULTRA X6000 has a 43% higher maximum speed (457,200 mm/min vs 259,200 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2 includes air assist, while ULS ULTRA X6000 does not; Trotec Speedy 400 80W CO2 includes WiFi connectivity, while ULS ULTRA X6000 does not.