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Laser Engravers Guide

Laser engraver comparison chart

Every diode, CO2, fiber and portable laser we track, side by side — with honest optical output, work area and what each can do with metal. Click any column to sort by it. Covers 16 models from Atomstack, ComMarker, Creality, Glowforge, LaserPecker, Longer, OMTech, xTool.

Laser engravers, sorted by Guide score (click headers to re-sort)
ModelScoreTypeOutputFormatWork areaMetalPrice tierBuy
xTool P2S 55W Desktop CO2 Laser8.7CO255 WEnclosed600 × 305 mmCoated metal onlyPrice tier: PremiumCheck price of the xTool P2S 55W Desktop CO2 Laser on Amazon
xTool P3 80W Flagship CO2 Laser8.6CO280 WEnclosed915 × 458 mmCoated metal onlyPrice tier: ProCheck price of the xTool P3 80W Flagship CO2 Laser on Amazon
xTool M2 10W Color Craft Laser8.5Diode10 WEnclosed426 × 320 mmMarks bare metalPrice tier: BudgetCheck price of the xTool M2 10W Color Craft Laser on Amazon
xTool S1 40W Enclosed Diode Laser8.5Diode40 WEnclosed498 × 319 mmMarks bare metalPrice tier: PremiumCheck price of the xTool S1 40W Enclosed Diode Laser on Amazon
xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode8.5Dual laser60 WGalvo (portable)220 × 220 mmDeep-engraves metalPrice tier: ProCheck price of the xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode on Amazon
Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W8.2Diode20 WEnclosed358 × 268 mmMarks bare metalPrice tier: Mid-rangeCheck price of the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W on Amazon
xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber & Diode8.2Dual laser20 WGalvo (portable)220 × 220 mmDeep-engraves metalPrice tier: PremiumCheck price of the xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber & Diode on Amazon
xTool F2 Portable Dual Laser8.1Dual laser15 WGalvo (portable)115 × 115 mmMarks bare metalPrice tier: Mid-rangeCheck price of the xTool F2 Portable Dual Laser on Amazon
Creality Falcon A1 10W7.9Diode10 WEnclosed381 × 305 mmCoated metal onlyPrice tier: Mid-rangeCheck price of the Creality Falcon A1 10W on Amazon
Creality Falcon A1C 10W (AI Camera)7.8Diode10 WEnclosed150 × 150 mmCoated metal onlyPrice tier: BudgetCheck price of the Creality Falcon A1C 10W (AI Camera) on Amazon
Longer Ray5 40W7.5Diode40 WOpen frame385 × 385 mmMarks bare metalPrice tier: Mid-rangeCheck price of the Longer Ray5 40W on Amazon
Glowforge Aura Craft Laser7.4Diode6 WEnclosed305 × 305 mmCoated metal onlyPrice tier: Mid-rangeCheck price of the Glowforge Aura Craft Laser on Amazon
Atomstack A20 Pro V27.2Diode20 WOpen frame400 × 365 mmMarks bare metalPrice tier: BudgetCheck price of the Atomstack A20 Pro V2 on Amazon
ComMarker B4 20W Fiber Laser7.2Fiber20 WGalvo (portable)200 × 200 mmDeep-engraves metalPrice tier: Mid-rangeCheck price of the ComMarker B4 20W Fiber Laser on Amazon
LaserPecker LP5 20W Fiber & Diode7.2Dual laser20 WGalvo (portable)160 × 120 mmDeep-engraves metalPrice tier: PremiumCheck price of the LaserPecker LP5 20W Fiber & Diode on Amazon
OMTech K40+ 45W Desktop CO2 Laser7.0CO245 WEnclosed300 × 200 mmCoated metal onlyPrice tier: Mid-rangeCheck price of the OMTech K40+ 45W Desktop CO2 Laser on Amazon

"Output" is optical laser power, not the electrical input some listings advertise. Output is only comparable within one laser type: a 40 W CO2 and a 40 W diode behave very differently. See laser wattage explained and diode vs CO2 vs fiber.

Want these numbers as a spreadsheet? Download the same table as CSV or JSON(CC BY 4.0, free to cite).

Specs are manufacturer ratings from Amazon listings and spec sheets. Prices are typical US street prices for the base bundle as of October 2026 and change often.

Value and work area at a glance

Guide score vs. street priceEach dot is one laser (Guide score vs. lowest observed Amazon price for the base bundle; price axis is compressed). Lower and further right is better value.
$$$$$$$$$$7.07.58.08.5xTool M2 10WFalcon A1C 10WFalcon A1 ProxTool F2xTool P2S
Guide score (out of 10)

Hover or tap a dot for details. Full numbers are in the comparison chart.

Working area (square inches)The biggest flat piece each machine can engrave in one job, as rated by the maker.
xTool P3 650 xTool P2S 284 xTool S1 40W 246 Ray5 40W 230 A20 Pro V2 226 xTool M2 10W 211 Falcon A1 10W 180 Falcon A1 Pro 149 Glowforge Aura 144 OMTech K40+ 93 xTool F1 Ultra 75 xTool F2 Ultra 75 ComMarker B4 20W 62 Falcon A1C 10W 35 LaserPecker LP5 30 xTool F2 20

Galvo machines have small fields but are many times faster. Some open frames and pass-through enclosures take longer pieces; tap a bar for notes.

Highest-rated lasers

#1 · Top rated
xTool P2S 55W Desktop CO2 Laser

xTool P2S 55W Desktop CO2 Laser

8.7
  • 55 W co2
  • Enclosed
  • 600 × 305 mm

Makers and small businesses who want to cut thick wood and every kind of acrylic, engrave glass, and still have camera-guided, autofocus convenience.

  • 55 W CO2: 18 mm basswood and 20 mm acrylic in one pass (maker claim), including clear acrylic
  • Dual 16 MP cameras, LiDAR autofocus and curved-surface engraving
  • 600 × 305 mm bed plus passthrough for 3 m-long stock; strong built-in exhaust and air pump
  • Class 4 machine in a 99 lb, 1 m-wide box; needs a sturdy bench and venting outside or the AP2 purifier
Price tier: Premiumbase bundle on Amazon
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#2 · Top rated
xTool P3 80W Flagship CO2 Laser

xTool P3 80W Flagship CO2 Laser

8.6
  • 80 W co2
  • Enclosed
  • 915 × 458 mm

Production shops that want a large-format, Class 1, highly automated CO2 cutter for batch work and can justify a $6,300-plus machine.

  • 80 W CO2, a 915 × 458 mm (36 × 18 in) bed, 1,200 mm/s, and 20 mm basswood / 25 mm acrylic in one pass (maker claim)
  • Class 1 certified, with built-in CO2 fire suppression, 8 IR sensors and side cameras
  • Built-in inverter water chiller and motorized AutoLift autofocus
  • 231 lb and 1.25 m wide; Tom's Hardware calls it massive, and the mobile stand is extra
Price tier: Probase bundle on Amazon
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#3 · Top rated
xTool M2 10W Color Craft Laser

xTool M2 10W Color Craft Laser

8.5
  • 10 W diode
  • Enclosed
  • 426 × 320 mm
  • Bare metal

First-time buyers who want a genuinely home-safe, camera-guided laser for gifts, stickers and crafts, with room to grow into more power or color printing.

  • Class 1 enclosure (TÜV SÜD certified) with a built-in air pump and exhaust fan, so no goggles in normal use
  • Two cameras (5 MP panoramic + 2 MP close-range) plus autofocus make placing designs on blanks drag-and-drop
  • Magnetic swappable heads: add a 20 W or 40 W diode, a 3 W IR head for metal and plastic, or a CMYK inkjet later
  • The 10 W head cuts only about 8 mm basswood and 3 mm black acrylic in one pass (maker claim), and no clear acrylic
Price tier: Budgetbase bundle on Amazon
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#4 · Top rated
xTool S1 40W Enclosed Diode Laser

xTool S1 40W Enclosed Diode Laser

8.5
  • 40 W diode
  • Enclosed
  • 498 × 319 mm
  • Bare metal

Small shops and serious hobbyists who want the most cutting power you can safely run in a home or office without moving to CO2.

  • 40 W diode inside a Class 1 enclosure; xTool claims 18 mm wood in a single pass
  • Biggest bed of the enclosed diodes here (498 × 319 mm), plus conveyor passthrough up to 3 m
  • Multi-point autofocus and curved-surface engraving; five flame sensors, emergency stop and lid-open stop
  • No camera: positioning uses xTool's laser-head 'Pin-point Positioning' instead
Price tier: Premiumtoday's price on Amazon
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#5 · Top rated
xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode

xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode

8.5
  • 60 W dual laser
  • Galvo (portable)
  • 220 × 220 mm
  • Bare metal

Jewelry makers and engraving businesses that need deep, fast and color metal engraving plus a capable diode in one enclosed workstation.

  • 60 W MOPA fiber for deep engraving, 3D embossing, color marking on stainless and titanium, and 2 mm metal cuts
  • 40 W diode cuts up to 23 mm wood (multiple passes), so organics don't need a second machine
  • 48 MP dual cameras with autofocus and 15,000 mm/s galvo speed
  • $5,099 for the dual-laser version ($4,099 MOPA-only)
Price tier: Probase bundle on Amazon
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#6 · Top rated
Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W

Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W

8.2
  • 20 W diode
  • Enclosed
  • 358 × 268 mm
  • Bare metal

Home crafters and side-hustlers who want an enclosed, standalone laser with real 20 W cutting and an easy path to metal marking.

  • 20 W diode in a Class 1 enclosure with built-in air assist, flame and tilt detection
  • Touchscreen, Wi-Fi and app control, so jobs run without a tethered PC
  • Camera with roughly 3-second AI autofocus; LightBurn supported
  • Smaller bed than the cheaper Falcon A1 (358 × 268 mm vs 381 × 305 mm)
Price tier: Mid-rangebase bundle on Amazon
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How to read this chart

Type is the light source, which decides what a laser can cut and mark (see diode vs CO2 vs fiber). Output is optical power at the lens, and only compares within one type (laser wattage explained). Format separates open frames, enclosed boxes and fast galvo machines — enclosure matters for safety and smoke. Work area is the largest flat piece in one job. Metal tells you whether it only removes coatings or marks bare metal. Not sure what fits? The laser matcher narrows the list, and the material checker shows what each type can handle.

FAQ

Which laser engraver scores highest in 2026?
By our research-based score, the xTool P2S 55W Desktop CO2 Laser currently ranks highest (8.7/10), but the right laser depends on what you make, where it will live and your budget. Sort the table by the spec that matters most, or use the laser matcher.
Should I buy a diode, CO2 or fiber laser?
Diode lasers are the affordable all-rounder for wood, leather, cardboard, dark acrylic and coated metal. CO2 lasers cut faster and cleaner and handle clear acrylic and glass, but cost more and need water cooling and serious venting. Fiber lasers are for marking and engraving bare metal. Our diode vs CO2 vs fiber guide explains the trade-offs.
Is a 40 W diode laser as powerful as a 40 W CO2 laser?
No. Wattage only compares within one laser type. Diode, CO2 and fiber lasers use different wavelengths that materials absorb very differently, so a 40 W CO2 cuts acrylic that a 40 W diode can't touch, while a 20 W diode engraves wood well. Also check whether a listing quotes optical output or electrical input — this chart uses optical output.
Is an enclosed laser safer than an open-frame one?
Yes. Enclosed machines with lid interlocks are typically Class 1, meaning the beam stays inside while the lid is shut, and they capture smoke for the exhaust. Open-frame diodes are Class 4: everyone in the room needs wavelength-rated glasses, and you need a separate way to deal with smoke.