OMTech vs Thunder Laser

Listen to the people
Just search this Facebook group for “OMTech” and you will see lots of feedback from real users that have owned both. Direct link here.
Why People Choose Us Over Others
We Wire Our
Machines Right
Rewiring lasers a second time stateside is expensive and ultimately costs you money. All of our machines are industrial-grade, reliable, and built to last.
High Quality Parts Means Better Engraving
All of our lasers are industrial grade, unlike ones made of plastic or cheaper materials. These cheap, light materials will shake around when engraving, causing 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.

OmTech vs Thunder Review Part 2 -
“This is a 2 part series where I review the OmTech 2440 100 watt machine vs the Thunder Nova 35 100 watt tube. “
OMTech 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:
Polar | Thunder Bolt | Pro2440 | Nova 35 | Notes | |
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Base Price | $2,999 | $5,495 | $6,649 | $9,900 | |
Working Area | 20” x 12” | 20” x 12” | 40” x 24” | 35” x 24” | |
Speed | Unknown | 1,000mm/s | 1,200mm/s | 1,000mm/s | Engraving quality decreases after 500mm/s and is dependent on gantry quality |
Tube | 50W Glass | 30W RF | 80W Glass | 80W Glass | 30W RF has cutting capacity of 45W Glass |
Red Dot | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | For locating the laser beam |
Passthrough | No | No | Yes | Yes | |
Dual Stage Air | No | No | No | Yes | Different Air Volumes for Cut vs Engrave |
Heat Alarm | No | Yes | No | Yes | Safety Feature for Fire Hazard |
Chilling Needs | Water Pump Included | Air Cooled RF | Water Chiller Included | Water Chiller Included | Glass lasers need chilled water to extend life |
Internal Memory | Unknown | 1000MB | Unknown | 1000MB | |
Camera | Built-In | Built-In | Optional | Optional |
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It’s time to invest in a machine that works as hard as you do.