For an industrial shop with 380 V power that welds thick plate. Everyone else gets more for the money from the 1500 W or 2000 W WN.
Amazon $10,399 eBayThe NOUA WN 3000W is the better laser welder overall, rated 3.6 to 2.9. The NOUA WN 3000W leads on laser power. The Herolaser 2000W Air-Cooled wins on price, portability and functions. The Herolaser 2000W Air-Cooled costs $2,400 less ($7,999 vs $10,399).
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For field repair and mobile work where a water chiller is a nuisance, at 2,000 W. Shop users get more cable and published specs elsewhere.
Amazon $7,999 eBayWhich should you buy?
- Choose the NOUA WN 3000W for laser power (3,000 W laser vs 2,000 W laser).
- Choose the Herolaser 2000W Air-Cooled for price ($7,999 vs $10,399), portability (air cooled vs water chiller) and functions (wire feeder included, cleans vs cleans, cuts).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 1,500 W laser welder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | NOUA WN 3000W | Herolaser 2000W Air-Cooled |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Price 30% | 18 $10,399 | 52 $7,999 |
| Laser power 25% | 100 3,000 W laser | 50 2,000 W laser |
| Functions 10% | 50 cleans, cuts | 60 wire feeder included, cleans |
| Portability 10% | 0 water chiller | 60 air cooled |
| Warranty 25% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| NOUA WN 3000W | Herolaser 2000W Air-Cooled | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser | ||
| Laser power | 3,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Laser type | Fiber | Fiber |
| Laser source | Raycus or Max | - |
| Welds steel up to | 8 mm | - |
| Wobble | Single | - |
| Fiber cable | 10 m | 3 m |
| Functions | ||
| Cleans | Yes | Yes |
| Cuts | Yes | - |
| Wire feeder included | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Cooling | Water chiller | Air |
| Input voltage | 380 V single phase | 220 V |
| Runs on 120 V | No | No |
| Weight | 170 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
