Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 70+
#17 in Over 45 AFull review
A 70 A cutter for farms and fabrication shops that cut thick plate and want a CNC-ready machine. Home shops cutting under 3/4 in can buy smaller.
Amazon $3,485$3,485
The Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 70+ is the better plasma cutter overall, rated 3.5 to 3.0. The Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 70+ leads on cut, warranty and duty cycle. The VEVOR CUT-65 Non-HF wins on value. The VEVOR CUT-65 Non-HF costs $3,225.10 less ($259.90 vs $3,485).
VEVOR CUT-65 Non-HF
#21 in Over 45 AFull review
A low-cost 65 A pilot arc cutter for occasional home and farm cuts in steel up to 5/8 in. Buyers who cut plate for long stretches should look at a machine with a higher duty cycle.
Amazon $259.90$259.90
Prices were last checked November 2, 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 Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 70+ for cut (1 1/8 in rated cut on mild steel vs 5/8 in rated cut on mild steel), warranty (3-year warranty on the machine vs 1-year warranty on the machine) and duty cycle (40% at full output (70 A) vs 20% at full output (65 A)).
- Choose the VEVOR CUT-65 Non-HF for value ($415.84 per inch of rated cut ($259.90, 5/8 in) vs $3,097.78 per inch of rated cut ($3,485, 1 1/8 in)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 45 A plasma cutter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 70+ | VEVOR CUT-65 Non-HF |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 32 $3,097.78 per inch of rated cut ($3,485, 1 1/8 in) | 99 $415.84 per inch of rated cut ($259.90, 5/8 in) |
| Cut 20% | 83 1 1/8 in rated cut on mild steel | 17 5/8 in rated cut on mild steel |
| Duty cycle 15% | 50 40% at full output (70 A) | 0 20% at full output (65 A) |
| Pilot arc 10% | 100 pilot arc | 100 pilot arc |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty on the machine | 0 1-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 70+ | VEVOR CUT-65 Non-HF | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 70 A | 65 A |
| Rated cut, mild steel | 1 1/8 in | 5/8 in |
| Sever cut, mild steel | 1 1/2 in | 3/4 in |
| Rated duty cycle | 40% at 70 A | 20% at 65 A |
| Pilot arc | Yes | Yes |
| Arc start | - | Blowback |
| Air and build | ||
| Air supply | 8.3 cfm, 90 psi | 95 psi |
| CNC port | Yes | No |
| Weight | 38.6 lb | 19.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2024-10 | - |