Atomstack Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode vs Atomstack Swift Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode and Swift Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2), very different prices (~9.3×). Swift Laser Engraver costs less (~€215) 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
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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 (€) | ~1800–2200 € | ~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) | 90 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 | 30mm (wood) | — |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 60 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | 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 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 90W Water-Cooled Diode 2000 € vs Swift Laser Engraver 215 € — Swift Laser Engraver wins (+830%)
- Work area: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 800×800 mm vs Swift Laser Engraver 300×300 mm — Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode wins (+611%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode if…
you value work area.
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