Scores
7
Value Score
4
Beginner Score
8
Capability Score
Quick Verdict
Good-value CO2 laser, requires maintenance
Best For
Small business production for users happy to tinker
OmTech
OMTech Polar Lite
Active
£1,900new
Laser Types
CO2
Form FactorPortable, desktop, benchtop or floorstanding
Desktop
Optical PowerPower of the primary laser
55W
EnclosureIs the laser contained within a perspect unit which protects your eyes and supports fume extraction
Built In
Camera
Yes
Normalised Price £Rough exchange of EUR/USD to GBP to help compare - but not built on realtime rates.
£1,900
Buying Links
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Full Specifications
OMTech Polar Lite
Overview
Laser Types
CO2
Form FactorPortable, desktop, benchtop or floorstanding
Desktop
Motion SystemGantry - laser moves on a frame controlled by belts.
Galvo - laser is stationary and is redirected with mirrors
Gantry
User level
Small Business
Other
Model
Polar Lite
Use Case
Tinkering / DIY
ComplexityPlug & play is minimal setup.
Assebly / Setup might need to assemble gantry frames, some peripherals building like the enclosures.
Hands-on / DIY would expect to maintain the unit and laser beyond the initial assembly - replacing CO2 tubes, tightening belts etc).
Hands-on / DIY
Technical
Optical PowerPower of the primary laser
55W
Max Engraving Speed
500mm/s
Size
Work Area X
500mm
Work Area Y
300mm
Features
EnclosureIs the laser contained within a perspect unit which protects your eyes and supports fume extraction
Built In
Rotary SupportDoes the laser accomidate an add on for working on round objects, like cups
Camera
Air Assist Included
Dual Laser
1
Support
LightBurn Compatible
Materials
Engraves Wood
Cuts Wood
Engraves Acrylic
Cuts Acrylic
Marks Metal
Engraves Slate
Engraves Glass
Engraves Leather
Buying
Price New
£1,900
Normalised Price £Rough exchange of EUR/USD to GBP to help compare - but not built on realtime rates.
£1,900
Scores
Value Score
7/10
Beginner Score
4/10
Capability Score
8/10