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Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter vs Miller Spectrum 625 X-TREME Plasma Cutter

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Miller Spectrum 625 X-TREME Plasma Cutter is cheaper at $2508. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter or Miller Spectrum 625 X-TREME Plasma Cutter?

The Miller Spectrum 625 X-TREME Plasma Cutter wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter Miller Spectrum 625 X-TREME Plasma Cutter
US price $2508
BrandHyperthermMiller Electric
Released
Cutting amperage (A) 45 40
Rated cut thickness 5/8 in (16mm) 5/8 in (16mm)
Sever cut thickness 1-1/8 in (29mm)
Duty cycle at rated amps 50% @ 45A, 100% @ 32A
Input voltage 200-240V, 1-PH, 50/60Hz 120V/240V, Auto-Line
Pilot arc Yes Yes
Air requirement 400 scfh (6.7 CFM) @ 90 psi, clean/dry shop air
Weight (lb) 31 21

Sources — Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter: weldingsuppliesfromioc.com (verified 2026-08-11). Miller Spectrum 625 X-TREME Plasma Cutter: store.cyberweld.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter and Miller Spectrum 625 X-TREME Plasma Cutter?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Cutting amperage (A): Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter 45 vs Miller Spectrum 625 X-TREME Plasma Cutter 40
  • Input voltage: Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter 200-240V, 1-PH, 50/60Hz vs Miller Spectrum 625 X-TREME Plasma Cutter 120V/240V, Auto-Line
  • Weight (lb): Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter 31 vs Miller Spectrum 625 X-TREME Plasma Cutter 21

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