OMTech 60W CO2 16x24
#2 in CO2Full review
A traditional, no frills CO2 cabinet for shops that want a big bed and 60 W for the price of a smart 55 W machine, and are fine with manual setup.
Amazon $2,469.99$2,469.99
4.3/5
A good first CO2 laser for makers who want a 500 x 300 mm bed, autofocus and built in cooling at about $2,000. Skip it if you rely on a camera to place designs.
- 55 WLaser power
- 500 x 300 mmWork area
- YesEnclosed
- 500 mm/sSpeed
Check price at Amazon$2,099.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Built in water pump and tank, so there is no separate chiller or bucket to set up
- Autofocus and an included air pump make it ready to cut out of the box
- Light enough at about 90 lb to move between a garage and a craft room
- Cheapest per watt of the enclosed CO2 machines with autofocus here
Cons
- No camera, so jobs are lined up by hand with the red dot pointer
- The Amazon price includes a rotary attachment you might not need
- The glass tube is covered for less time than the rest of the machine
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its laser type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | RYGEL-0503 |
|---|---|
| Laser | |
| Type | CO2 |
| Optical power | 55 W |
| Work area | 500 x 300 mm |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s |
| Features | |
| Enclosed | Yes |
| Air assist | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weight | 90.4 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-05-19 |
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