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Read our Gweike Cloud 55W CO2 laser cutter review of this enclosed 510×300mm desktop with rotary, camera and chiller, comparing key specs, uses and prices.
Table of contents
Technical data
- Laser modules
- Work area
- 510 × 300 × 51 mm
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Connection type
- USBWIFIETHERNET
- Air Assist
- Supported
- Camera
- Supported
- Enclosure
- Supported
- Autofocus
- Supported
- Software
LightBurn
Gweike Cloud- Operating systems
- WindowsmacOSLinux
- File formats
.ai.svg.dxf.pdf.hpgl.plt.rd.png.jpeg.bmp.tiff.tga.gif.jpg- Weight
- 45.6 kg
- Warranty
- 12 months
- Release
- 2025-08-06
- Laser class
- Class 1
Price & offer
Pros & Cons
- PROS
- 55W CO2 tube has strong cutting power for thicker wood and acrylic.
- Fully enclosed Class 1 design improves safety in home and shared spaces.
- Large 510×300 mm work area for a desktop CO2 machine.
- Built-in chiller, air-assist and exhaust simplify setup.
- 5MP camera makes positioning and repeat jobs easier.
- Works with both Gweike software and LightBurn.
- Heavy metal chassis keeps the machine stable during fast jobs.
- CONS
- Approx. 45 kg weight makes it hard to move and needs a sturdy table.
- No touchscreen; always needs a connected PC and software.
- Fans, chiller and compressor are clearly audible in use.
- Only 12-month warranty for tube and electronics.
- Requires proper exhaust or filter to manage smoke and odors.
- Setup and tuning can be tricky for first-time laser users.
- More expensive than simple open-frame diode engravers.
Rating
Features
- 55W sealed CO2 laser tube for cutting and engraving non-metals.
- Enclosed desktop chassis with safety interlocks (Class 1).
- 510×300 mm work area with limited Z-height and pass-through slot.
- Integrated water chiller, air-assist and exhaust fan.
- 5MP overhead camera for live bed preview and alignment.
- Compatible with Gweike offline software and LightBurn.
- Supports rotary attachment for cylindrical engraving.
Customer ratings
Solid alternative to Glowforge
Very strong cutting performance and the built-in chiller is great; setup takes time but results are excellent.
Powerful but heavy
Machine quality is impressive, though moving a 45 kg box into the workshop was not fun.
Good support experience
Had an issue with alignment; support walked me through calibration over chat the same day.
Tests, videos & datasheet
Conclusion
best-lasercutter.com recommends the Gweike Cloud 55W for makers, Etsy sellers and small studios that want a powerful, enclosed CO₂ laser with camera alignment and rotary support out of the box. If you have a stable workbench, can manage exhaust and don’t mind running it from a computer, it offers excellent capabilities and value compared to many competing enclosed CO₂ systems. If you need something ultra-portable, ultra-quiet or on a very tight budget, an open-frame diode or smaller CO₂ machine may be a better starting point.
