Atomstack Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode vs xTool D1 Pro 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode and D1 Pro 20W are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2). D1 Pro 20W costs less (~€900) 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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D1 Pro 20W
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1800–2200 € | ~800–1000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 60 × 59 × 15 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | 5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 430 × 390 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 120 W |
| Maximum speed | — | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 390 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 90 W | 20 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 400 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 400 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 30mm (wood) | 10mm wood, 8mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 80 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | True |
| 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. | Machine control is flexible thanks to multi-platform support. The manufacturer provides the proprietary xTool Creative Space (XCS) software, which is free and intuitive, suitable for beginners and available for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, operating completely offline via USB connection or TF card. For advanced users requiring professional nesting, layer management, and path optimization features, the engraver guarantees full compatibility with LightBurn. The optimized firmware architecture allows for a smooth transition between both applications, supporting the import of standard vector and raster formats such as SVG, DXF, BMP, and JPG, without any dependence on external cloud services for daily operation. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 2000 € vs D1 Pro 20W 900 € — D1 Pro 20W wins (+122%)
- Work area: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 800×800 mm vs D1 Pro 20W 430×390 mm — Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode wins (+282%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode if…
you value work area.
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