Atomstack
Atomstack X40 Pro
$949Cheaper
Released 2023
Best Laser Engravers · head-to-head
Atomstack X40 Pro vs Glowforge Pro
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Atomstack X40 Pro is cheaper at $949. Every spec and price links to its source.
Glowforge
Glowforge Pro
$5999
Released 2018
Which is better: the Atomstack X40 Pro or Glowforge Pro?
The Atomstack X40 Pro wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Atomstack X40 Pro is the cheaper at $949. The Atomstack X40 Pro both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Atomstack X40 Pro | Glowforge Pro |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $949 | $5999 |
| Brand | Atomstack | Glowforge |
| Released | 2023 | 2018 |
| Laser type | diode | CO2 |
| Power (W) | 48 | 45 |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 | 10600 |
| Work area (mm) | 400×400 | 495×279 |
| Max speed (mm/s) | 500 | — |
| Min engraving accuracy (mm) | 0.01 | 0.025 |
| Connectivity options | USB | Wi-Fi |
| Software compatibility | LaserGRBL, LightBurn | Glowforge App (web-based) |
| Enclosed design | No | Yes |
| Weight (kg) | 12 | 25 |
| Material compatibility | wood, acrylic, metal, leather, stone, MDF | wood, fabric, leather, paper, acrylic, rubber, cork, glass, marble, stone, ceramic, anodized aluminum, titanium |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
Sources — Atomstack X40 Pro: atomstackshop.com (verified 2026-06-26). Glowforge Pro: glowforge.com (verified 2026-06-26).
What's the difference between the Atomstack X40 Pro and Glowforge Pro?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (11 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Laser type: Atomstack X40 Pro diode vs Glowforge Pro CO2
- Power (W): Atomstack X40 Pro 48 vs Glowforge Pro 45
- Wavelength (nm): Atomstack X40 Pro 455 vs Glowforge Pro 10600
- Work area (mm): Atomstack X40 Pro 400×400 vs Glowforge Pro 495×279
- Min engraving accuracy (mm): Atomstack X40 Pro 0.01 vs Glowforge Pro 0.025
- Connectivity options: Atomstack X40 Pro USB vs Glowforge Pro Wi-Fi
- Software compatibility: Atomstack X40 Pro LaserGRBL, LightBurn vs Glowforge Pro Glowforge App (web-based)
- Enclosed design: Atomstack X40 Pro false vs Glowforge Pro true
- Weight (kg): Atomstack X40 Pro 12 vs Glowforge Pro 25
- Material compatibility: Atomstack X40 Pro wood, acrylic, metal, leather, stone, MDF vs Glowforge Pro wood, fabric, leather, paper, acrylic, rubber, cork, glass, marble, stone, ceramic, anodized aluminum, titanium
- Autofocus: Atomstack X40 Pro false vs Glowforge Pro true