NOUA Double Wobble 1500W
#3 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
For a shop that cleans as much as it welds: the double wobble head sweeps a 100 mm cleaning path. Otherwise the cheaper single wobble WN does the same welding.
Amazon $6,299$6,299
The NOUA Double Wobble 1500W is the better laser welder overall, rated 4.1 to 3.5. The NOUA Double Wobble 1500W leads on warranty, price and laser power. The SFX ALW-1400 wins on portability. The NOUA Double Wobble 1500W costs $700 less ($6,299 vs $6,999).
SFX ALW-1400
#10 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
For a mobile welder who wants to leave the gas bottle behind. The price is high for the power.
Amazon $6,999$6,999
Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the NOUA Double Wobble 1500W for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), price ($6,299 vs $6,999) and laser power (1,500 W laser vs 1,400 W laser).
- Choose the SFX ALW-1400 for portability (air cooled vs water chiller).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1,500 W laser welder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | NOUA Double Wobble 1500W | SFX ALW-1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Price 30% | 44 $6,299 | 34 $6,999 |
| Laser power 25% | 100 1,500 W laser | 91 1,400 W laser |
| Functions 10% | 100 wire feeder included, cleans, cuts, double wobble head | 85 wire feeder included, cleans, cuts |
| Portability 10% | 0 water chiller | 60 air cooled |
| Warranty 25% | 100 3-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| NOUA Double Wobble 1500W | SFX ALW-1400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser | ||
| Laser power | 1,500 W | 1,400 W |
| Laser type | Fiber | Fiber |
| Laser source | Raycus or Max | - |
| Welds steel up to | 5 mm | - |
| Wobble | Double | - |
| Fiber cable | 10 m | 5 m |
| Functions | ||
| Cleans | Yes | Yes |
| Cuts | Yes | Yes |
| Wire feeder included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Cooling | Water chiller | Air |
| Input voltage | 220 V | 220 V |
| Runs on 120 V | No | No |
| Weight | 170 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Laser source warranty | - | 2 years |