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Discover the Atomstack Hurricane 55W CO2 laser, a powerful 600mm/s desktop cutter with 500x300mm area, Class 1 safety, and full LightBurn support.
Table of contents
Technical data
- Laser modules
- Work area
- 500 × 300 × 90 mm
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Connection type
- USBWIFI
- Air Assist
- Supported
- Camera
- Supported
- Enclosure
- Supported
- Autofocus
- Supported
- Operating systems
- WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSiPadOSAndroid
- File formats
.ai.svg.dxf.pdf.hpgl.plt.rd.png.jpeg.bmp.tiff.tga.gif.jpg- Weight
- 48 kg
- Warranty
- 12 months
- Release
- 2024-09-15
- Laser class
- Class 1
Price & offer
Pros & Cons
- PROS
- Affordable price compared to competitors
- Powerful 55W CO2 laser
- High-speed engraving (600mm/s)
- Class 1 safety certified with auto fire extinguisher
- Compatible with LightBurn
- CONS
- Smaller working area than some competitors
- 5MP camera is less advanced than rivals
- Long-term reliability is untested (first CO2 model)
- Poor customer support reported by users
- Accessory integration can be problematic
Rating
Features
- 55W CO2 Laser Power
- 600mm/s Engraving Speed
- 500x300mm Workspace (Expandable)
- Built-in 5MP Camera
- Automatic Focus
- Class 1 Safety Enclosure
- Automatic Fire Extinguisher
- LightBurn Compatible
Customer ratings
Powerful for its size, excellent for woodwork
Cut through 8 mm plywood in one pass at 80% power. Air assist is well-tuned out of the box and engraving speed is noticeably faster than smaller desktop CO₂s.
Assembly simple, calibration takes patience
Came mostly pre-assembled, just had to align mirrors 2 and 3. Took about 40 minutes. Once aligned, beam quality is even across the bed.
Great upgrade from diode models
Moved from an xTool D1 Pro 20 W to the Hurricane. It’s night and day on acrylic and leather. Raster engraving is also much smoother thanks to CO₂ optics.
Software integration could be cleaner
LightBurn works fine, but Atomstack Studio still feels beta. Had to update firmware before connecting over USB reliably.
Safety and cooling well designed
Enclosed chassis and built-in chiller make it suitable for home studios. Noise level low, fumes minimal with external vent.
Support answers but slowly
Had a controller board issue, replacement arrived after 10 days. Communication was polite but slow — buy via Amazon for easier returns.
Good CO₂ entry option if you can tinker
Price-performance is strong. Expect to tweak mirror alignment occasionally and manage water coolant level manually. Once dialed in, results rival pricier OmTechs.
Tests, videos & datasheet
Conclusion
The Atomstack Hurricane 55W is a powerful and budget-friendly desktop CO2 laser, offering exceptional engraving speed and safety features. It's a strong contender for prosumers and small businesses who need CO2 capabilities without the high price tag of competitors.
