Atomstack Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver vs Atomstack Swift Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver and Swift Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2), very different prices (~10.2×). Swift Laser Engraver costs less (~€215) and is the entry-level choice; Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver offers more capability at a higher price (~€2199). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F4 · Semi-professional
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Swift Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2199 € | ~150–280 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | 2.83 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Maximum speed | — | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.06 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 300 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 120 W | — |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 400 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 40 mm legno massello, 30 mm acrilico (singolo passaggio) | — |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 60 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn | LightBurn, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system is fully compatible with LightBurn, the industry-standard software for advanced vector preparation and control, and AtomStack Studio, the manufacturer's proprietary solution. It also features a built-in touchscreen for offline control, allowing complex jobs to be started without the need for a constantly connected computer. | The AtomStack Swift supports the most widely used laser control software, including LaserGRBL (free, Windows only) and LightBurn (paid, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux). It connects via USB or Wi-Fi, providing excellent flexibility for sending g-code files directly to the machine. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 2199 € vs Swift Laser Engraver 215 € — Swift Laser Engraver wins (+923%)
- Work area: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 800×800 mm vs Swift Laser Engraver 300×300 mm — Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver wins (+611%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver if…
you value work area.
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