Atomstack Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode vs Atomstack P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode and P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F1), very different prices (~6.7×). P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver costs less (~€300) and is the entry-level choice; Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode offers more capability at a higher price (~€2000). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode
Atomstack
F4 · Semi-professional
|
P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1800–2200 € | ~250–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 26.5 × 30.3 × 18.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | 3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 130 × 130 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 0 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 24 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 180 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 130 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 90 W | 5 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 180 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 180 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 30mm (wood) | Balsa wood up to 3-4mm, acrylic up to 2-3mm in multiple passes |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system is compatible with leading laser cutting and engraving software, such as LightBurn and LaserGRBL. The machine offers fully offline operation capabilities via its built-in touchscreen display, allowing users to manage jobs locally without the need for a permanently tethered computer during extensive runs. It supports standard G-code files and can be expanded with additional modules, such as the infrared laser for processing metals. | The system offers versatile compatibility and can be controlled either through industry-standard software solutions or via dedicated mobile applications. It fully supports LightBurn for users seeking advanced control over engraving parameters and complex project management, alongside LaserGRBL, an open-source option ideal for Windows environments. Furthermore, the integrated wireless connectivity allows operation through the proprietary smartphone and tablet application, optimizing the workflow for quick engravings directly from graphic files stored on mobile devices without needing a permanent physical computer connection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 2000 € vs P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver 300 € — P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver wins (+567%)
- Work area: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 800×800 mm vs P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver 130×130 mm — Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode wins (+3687%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode if…
you value work area.
Choose P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver if…
you value price.
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