Atomstack Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode vs Atomstack Swift Mini Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode and Swift Mini Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F1), very different prices (~11.8×). Swift Mini Laser Engraver costs less (~€170) 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
|
Swift Mini Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F1 · Entry
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1800–2200 € | ~120–220 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 135 × 145 mm |
| Maximum speed | — | 166.67 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 135 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 90 W | 3 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 30mm (wood) | — |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 445 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 40 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| 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 device stands out for its excellent software flexibility, tailored for both novices and more experienced users. The proprietary AtomStack Studio app, compatible with mobile devices, integrates AI-based features such as text-to-image generation, making the creative process straightforward. Connectivity is ensured via Wi-Fi, direct hotspot, and USB cable. For those who desire more granular control over processing parameters, the Swift Mini maintains full compatibility with LightBurn, the industry-standard laser engraving software for PC, thus offering a scalable learning curve. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 2000 € vs Swift Mini Laser Engraver 170 € — Swift Mini Laser Engraver wins (+1076%)
- Work area: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 800×800 mm vs Swift Mini Laser Engraver 135×145 mm — Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode wins (+3169%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode if…
you value work area.
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