Competitor X vs Thunder Laser
Thunder is 4x faster than Competitor X
All of our machines engrave at speeds up to 1,000 mm/s which is almost twice as fast as the Competitor X 600 mm/s. Additionally, our motors actually accelerate faster (3G) as well, which is how we will produce engravings up to four times as fast.
Why People Choose Us Over Others
Works Flawlessly
With LightBurn
While “Competitor X” is semi-compatible with LightBurn, many users find the functionality to be limited at best. Make sure you get a machine that fully runs on LightBurn!
High-Quality Parts Means Better Engraving
Our machines are incredibly well made with materials we often machine. Lots of machines out there can be made of cheap plastic that shake when engraving, producing poor results.
Wicked-fast,
US-Based Support
When you neaed help, you need it fast. Like lightning fast. We typically respond in 3-5 minutes, often on weekends and holidays.
How Are Thunder Laser Machines Different From Others
01
No Painful Alignments
All of our machines will arrive to you perfectly aligned. No painful adjusting required. Be up and running in no time! Poorly made machines often require periodic alignments, costing you precious laser time.
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If you have to spend an hour or two aligning your machine every couple of weeks, what does that do to your productivity? Machine reliability is crucial if you are running a small business. Our machines only come out of alignment in the event of a head crash.
02
We Have Clear, Consistent Pricing
Our pricing is clear and upfront and includes everything you need to run a standard job. So you never have to worry if you are getting the best deal.
03
Don’t take our word for it, join Facebook groups and ask other users.
It’s hard to really know the differences in lasers without seeing them up close in action. We would encourage you to join different Facebook groups and ask the community about their machines. Visit our page.
Competitor X vs Thunder Comparison
We don’t really like specs sheets, because they can be deceiving. It’s not always apples to apples. The overall build quality of the machine will be the best determining factor in how well a laser operates. But we do understand sometimes you need to compare different brands.
So we built this for you:
| Competitor X | Thunder Bolt | Nova 24 | Nova 35 | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Price | $4,999 | $5,495 | $7,400 | $9,900 | |
| Working Area | 26” x 14” | 20” x 12” | 24” x 16” | 35” x 24” | |
| Speed | 600mm/s | 1000mm/s | 1000mm/s | 1000mm/s | Thunder is 3-4x faster than Glowforge |
| Build Quality | Hobbyist Grade | Industrial Grade | Industrial Grade | Industrial Grade | |
| Tube | 55W Glass | 30W RF | 60W Glass | 80W Glass | 30W RF has cutting capacity of 45W Glass |
| Heat Alarm | Optional | Yes | Yes | Yes | Safety Feature for Fire Hazard |
| Red Dot | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | For locating the laser beam |
| Chilling Needs | Water Pump Included | Air Cooled RF TUBE | Water Chiller CW5000 | Water Chiller CW5000 | Glass tubes need chilled water to extend life |
| Camera | Built-In | Built-In | Optional | Optional | |
| Internal Memory | Unknown | 1000MB | 1000MB | 1000MB | |
| Z-axis Movement | 3” | 4.3” | 6.1” | 9” | |
| Warranty | One Year | Two Years | Two Years | Two Years |
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