# Best Laser Engraver for Metal 2026: Fiber vs IR vs Diode > The best laser engravers for metal in 2026: the xTool F2 Ultra MOPA, the budget ComMarker B4 fiber, the F1 Ultra and IR add-ons, plus when a diode will do. - Source: https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-laser-engraver-for-metal/ - Markdown version: https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-laser-engraver-for-metal.md - Last updated: 2026-10-30 --- - [Home](https://laserengraversguide.com/) - [Guides](https://laserengraversguide.com/guides/) - The Best Laser Engraver for Metal in 2026: Fiber, IR and Diode Options Metal # The Best Laser Engraver for Metal in 2026: Fiber, IR and Diode Options Updated October 30, 2026 By [Laser Engravers Guide Editorial Team](https://laserengraversguide.com/about/) [How we research](https://laserengraversguide.com/how-we-research/) Prices are approximate and change often, so check the current price before you buy. ## Key takeaways - Real bare-metal engraving is **fiber** territory. The **xTool F2 Ultra**'s 60 W MOPA deep-engraves and color-marks stainless; the **ComMarker B4 20W** is the budget fiber. - **1064 nm IR** modules (1.2–5 W) on diode machines mark bare stainless and jewelry metals, but they won't deep-engrave. - A **blue diode** alone engraves coated and anodized metal well. On bare stainless it leaves only a slow, low-contrast mark, or needs a marking spray. Bare aluminum, brass, silver and gold reflect it. - Fiber and IR beams are invisible. Use eyewear rated for 1064 nm; blue-diode glasses don't protect against it. ## Our top picks - 1![xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/xtool-f2-ultra.DrjJWpXa_1rJRQm.webp)Best for metal: 60 W MOPA fiber for deep and color engraving, plus a 40 W diode, about $5,099[xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f2-ultra/)60 W dual laser · Galvo (portable) · 220 × 220 mm8.5**$$$$**ProPrice tier: Pro[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHWVMX2L?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - 2![ComMarker B4 20W Fiber Laser](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/commarker-b4-20w.ZxGBRmzw_Nx5gQ.webp)Best budget fiber: 20 W fiber with two lenses and goggles, open beam, about $1,400–1,720[ComMarker B4 20W Fiber Laser](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/commarker-b4-20w/)20 W fiber · Galvo (portable) · 200 × 200 mm7.2**$$**$$Mid-rangePrice tier: Mid-range[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW8HWRBX?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - 3![xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber & Diode](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/xtool-f1-ultra.DRpPMPlL_Z1e18RC.webp)Metal and wood in one enclosed box: 20 W fiber plus 20 W diode, about $2,499[xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber & Diode](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f1-ultra/)20 W dual laser · Galvo (portable) · 220 × 220 mm8.2**$$$**$PremiumPrice tier: Premium[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9Q787GN?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - 4![xTool F2 Portable Dual Laser](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/xtool-f2.CKt7NejJ_ZI8dC9.webp)Best portable: 5 W IR marks bare stainless, gold and silver, about $1,219[xTool F2 Portable Dual Laser](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f2/)15 W dual laser · Galvo (portable) · 115 × 115 mm8.1**$$**$$Mid-rangePrice tier: Mid-range[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1LDYYC3?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - 5![Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/creality-falcon-a1-pro-20w.uHe_1xlH_oxTpc.webp)Enclosed diode with an IR option: add the 2 W IR head for bare metal, about $1,099–1,151[Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/creality-falcon-a1-pro-20w/)20 W diode · Enclosed · 358 × 268 mm8.2**$$**$$Mid-rangePrice tier: Mid-range[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDFFN85C?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - 6![Creality Falcon A1C 10W (AI Camera)](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/creality-falcon-a1c-10w.C63djhq__Z2waMOL.webp)Cheapest bare-metal marking: A1C with the 1.2 W IR module, about $542 bundled[Creality Falcon A1C 10W (AI Camera)](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/creality-falcon-a1c-10w/)10 W diode · Enclosed · 150 × 150 mm7.8**$**$$$BudgetPrice tier: Budget[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H5WTQNYH?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) ### On this page 12 sections - [Three ways to laser metal](#three-ways-to-laser-metal) - [The shortlist](#the-shortlist) - [1. xTool F2 Ultra: Best for metal](#1-xtool-f2-ultra-best-for-metal) - [2. ComMarker B4 20W: Best budget fiber](#2-commarker-b4-20w-best-budget-fiber) - [3. xTool F1 Ultra: Metal and wood in one enclosed box](#3-xtool-f1-ultra-metal-and-wood-in-one-enclosed-box) - [4. xTool F2: Best portable metal marker](#4-xtool-f2-best-portable-metal-marker) - [5. Creality Falcon A1 Pro with 2 W IR: Enclosed diode with a metal option](#5-creality-falcon-a1-pro-with-2-w-ir-enclosed-diode-with-a-metal-option) - [6. Creality Falcon A1C with 1.2 W IR: Cheapest bare-metal marking](#6-creality-falcon-a1c-with-12-w-ir-cheapest-bare-metal-marking) - [What about blue diodes that “mark bare metal”?](#what-about-blue-diodes-that-mark-bare-metal) - [Eye safety for 1064 nm lasers](#eye-safety-for-1064-nm-lasers) - [Which metal laser should you buy?](#which-metal-laser-should-you-buy) - [FAQ](#faq) ## Before you choose - [Diode vs CO2 vs Fiber Laser: Which Type Do You Actually Need?](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/diode-vs-co2-vs-fiber-laser/) - [xTool F1 Ultra vs LaserPecker LP5: Which 20 W Fiber + Diode Laser to Buy?](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/xtool-f1-ultra-vs-laserpecker-lp5/) - [The Best Laser Engraver for Tumblers in 2026: Rotary-Ready Picks](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-laser-engraver-for-tumblers/) Metal is where laser types matter most. A blue diode that cuts plywood all day can barely mark bare stainless steel, and it can’t mark bare aluminum, brass, silver or gold at all, because those surfaces reflect its light. Real bare-metal engraving needs a 1064 nm source: a fiber laser, or a lower-power IR module. This guide explains the three routes and ranks the best machines for each, from a $542 IR bundle to a $5,099 MOPA. It’s research-based: we compared manufacturer specs, Amazon listings and independent reviews, and we haven’t used these machines ourselves. Prices are from Amazon on October 29, 2026. Check today’s price before you buy. ## Three ways to laser metal Fiber (1064 nm, 20–60 W here). The real metal tool. Fiber lasers mark and deep-engrave bare stainless, aluminum, brass, silver and gold, and higher-power units cut thin sheet. MOPA fibers can also make color marks on stainless and titanium. They’re poor at wood and useless on clear acrylic. IR diode modules (1064 nm, 1.2–5 W). Smaller add-on or built-in heads on diode machines. They mark bare stainless, jewelry metals, dark stone and some plastics, but they’re surface markers, not deep engravers. Blue diode with coatings or marking spray. Any blue diode engraves powder-coated metal (tumblers), painted metal and anodized aluminum by burning off the coating. On bare stainless, it leaves a slow, low-contrast oxide mark. A marking spray bonds a darker mark to the steel. Bare aluminum, brass, silver and gold reflect blue light, so a diode can’t mark them directly. What each laser type can do Typical hobby machines. ✓✓ cuts and engraves · ✓ engraves or marks · ◐ only with paint or marking compound · ✕ doesn't work · ⛔ never laser it. | Material | Blue diode | CO2 | Fiber | UV | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Basswood / birch plywood | ✓✓ Cuts & engraves | ✓✓ Cuts & engraves | ✕ Doesn't work | ✓ Engraves / marks | | Clear cast acrylic | ✕ Doesn't work | ✓✓ Cuts & engraves | ✕ Doesn't work | ✓ Engraves / marks | | Black / opaque colored acrylic | ✓✓ Cuts & engraves | ✓✓ Cuts & engraves | ✓ Engraves / marks | ✓ Engraves / marks | | Genuine leather (veg-tanned) | ✓✓ Cuts & engraves | ✓✓ Cuts & engraves | ✕ Doesn't work | ✓ Engraves / marks | | Slate & dark stone | ✓ Engraves / marks | ✓ Engraves / marks | ✓ Engraves / marks | ✓ Engraves / marks | | Glass | ◐ Only with prep | ✓ Engraves / marks | ✕ Doesn't work | ✓ Engraves / marks | | Anodized aluminum | ✓ Engraves / marks | ✓ Engraves / marks | ✓ Engraves / marks | ✓ Engraves / marks | | Powder-coated & painted metal (tumblers) | ✓ Engraves / marks | ✓ Engraves / marks | ✓ Engraves / marks | ✓ Engraves / marks | | Bare stainless steel | ◐ Only with prep | ◐ Only with prep | ✓ Engraves / marks | ✓ Engraves / marks | | Bare aluminum, brass, silver & gold | ✕ Doesn't work | ✕ Doesn't work | ✓ Engraves / marks | ✓ Engraves / marks | | PVC, vinyl & faux leather | ⛔ Never — hazardous | ⛔ Never — hazardous | ⛔ Never — hazardous | ⛔ Never — hazardous | Full list with notes in the [material checker](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/material-checker/). Cut thickness depends heavily on power and passes. Check your exact metal in the material checker: [bare stainless](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/material-checker/?material=stainless), [bare aluminum, brass, silver and gold](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/material-checker/?material=bare-metal), [anodized aluminum](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/material-checker/?material=anodized) or [powder-coated metal](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/material-checker/?material=coated). ## The shortlist | Laser | Metal source | Metal ability | Field / bed | Class | Price | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [xTool F2 Ultra](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f2-ultra/) | 60 W MOPA fiber + 40 W diode | Deep, color, cuts 2 mm | 220 × 220 mm | Class 4 | ~$5,099 | | [ComMarker B4 20W](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/commarker-b4-20w/) | 20 W fiber | Deep engraving | 200 × 200 mm | Open beam | ~$1,400–1,720 | | [xTool F1 Ultra](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f1-ultra/) | 20 W fiber + 20 W diode | Deep engraving | 220 × 220 mm | Class 4 | ~$2,499 | | [xTool F2](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f2/) | 5 W IR + 15 W diode | Marks bare metal | 115 × 115 mm | Class 4 | ~$1,219 | | [Falcon A1 Pro](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/creality-falcon-a1-pro-20w/) + IR | 2 W IR (optional) + 20 W diode | Marks bare metal with IR | 358 × 268 mm | Class 1 | ~$1,151 bundled | | [Falcon A1C](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/creality-falcon-a1c-10w/) + IR | 1.2 W IR (optional) + 10 W diode | Marks bare metal with IR | 150 × 150 mm | Class 1 | ~$542 bundled | ## 1. xTool F2 Ultra: Best for metal The [xTool F2 Ultra](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f2-ultra/) is the best metal engraver we track. Its 60 W MOPA fiber deep-engraves, embosses and color-marks stainless and titanium, and xTool says it cuts 2 mm brass and stainless and 1 mm aluminum. A 40 W diode handles wood (up to 23 mm in multiple passes), leather and dark acrylic, so you don’t need a second machine. Dual 48 MP cameras with autofocus and 15,000 mm/s galvo speed make batch work fast. [Tom’s Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/maker-stem/xtool-f2-ultra-fiber-laser-review) called it “the best experience we’ve had with metal engraving.” LightBurn 2.2.0 and later is supported. It’s expensive: about $5,099 for the dual version, or about $4,099 for MOPA only. It’s Class 4, and conveyor and rotary jobs run with the lid open and the interlock overridden, so you need goggles for both 1064 nm and 455 nm (none are included). There’s no air assist, and material presets were thin at review time. [Check the F2 Ultra price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHWVMX2L?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20). ## 2. ComMarker B4 20W: Best budget fiber If you mainly engrave metal, such as tumblers, tags, knives and tools, the [ComMarker B4 20W](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/commarker-b4-20w/) is the most affordable established fiber here at about $1,400–1,720. It marks bare stainless, aluminum, brass, gold and silver at up to 15,000 mm/s, and comes with two field lenses (110 mm and 200 mm), a foot switch and 1064 nm goggles. It ships with EZCAD2 and works with LightBurn if you buy the galvo license. [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/commarker-b4-laser-engraver-review) praised its precision and speed and called it an ideal option for small businesses. It’s a bare industrial tool. The beam is open, with no enclosure, so everyone nearby needs 1064 nm OD5+ glasses unless you add ComMarker’s enclosure. Its Amazon listing says “Class 1,” which doesn’t match an open-beam marker, so treat it as Class 4. Focus is manual with red-dot pointers. The 20 W source is Q-switched, not MOPA, so there’s no color marking. Engraving depth is around 0.3–0.5 mm per the listing, and deep relief is slow at 20 W. ComMarker lists the B4 as clearance in favor of the B6, so check stock. [Check the B4 price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW8HWRBX?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20). ## 3. xTool F1 Ultra: Metal and wood in one enclosed box The [xTool F1 Ultra](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f1-ultra/) is our pick for shops that engrave both metal and organic materials. A real 20 W fiber handles bare metal (the Amazon listing says it cuts 0.3 mm stainless, 0.4 mm brass and 0.2 mm aluminum), and a 20 W diode handles wood, leather and dark acrylic. The 220 mm-square field is large for a desktop fiber, a 16 MP camera fills batches automatically, and the enclosed cover filters both wavelengths. [Make:](https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/laser-cutting-digital-fabrication/review-xtool-f1-ultra-laser-cutter) liked it a lot, with gripes about fiddly laser alignment and a fixed bottom plate that makes jigs harder. It’s still rated Class 4, LightBurn 2.2 supports it only on current xTool firmware (and not xTool’s cameras), and there’s no MOPA color marking. At about $2,499 it’s half the F2 Ultra’s price. [Check the F1 Ultra price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9Q787GN?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20), or compare it with the [LaserPecker LP5](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/xtool-f1-ultra-vs-laserpecker-lp5/), which offers fiber plus diode in a lighter 6 kg kit but costs more and needs its enclosure to reach Class 1. ## 4. xTool F2: Best portable metal marker The [xTool F2](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f2/) pairs a 5 W IR laser with a 15 W blue diode in a 4.6 kg galvo. The IR marks bare stainless, gold, silver and titanium, so it suits engraving dog tags, jewelry and phone cases at a market stall. [Maker Hacks](https://www.makerhacks.com/xtool-f2) engraved steel dog tags and aluminum items with it. A 50 MP camera with autofocus handles positioning. At 5 W, the IR is a marker, not a deep engraver. The field is 115 × 115 mm, it’s Class 4 (eyewear for both 455 nm and 1064 nm), and it runs xTool Studio (LightBurn support is preliminary). About $1,219. [Check the F2 price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1LDYYC3?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20). ## 5. Creality Falcon A1 Pro with 2 W IR: Enclosed diode with a metal option If metal is occasional and wood is the main job, the [Falcon A1 Pro](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/creality-falcon-a1-pro-20w/) is the enclosed route. It’s a Class 1, 20 W diode machine with camera autofocus, and a tool-free swap adds a 2 W 1064 nm IR head for bare metal and plastics. Amazon sells the [A1 Pro + 2W IR bundle](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJZS3212?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) for about $1,151, against about $1,099 for the machine alone. Creality also lists stainless as diode-engravable, but that’s a slow dark mark; use the IR head for anything you’ll sell. [Check the A1 Pro price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDFFN85C?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20). ## 6. Creality Falcon A1C with 1.2 W IR: Cheapest bare-metal marking The [Falcon A1C](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/creality-falcon-a1c-10w/) with its 1.2 W IR module is the cheapest way here to mark bare stainless. The IR head marked bare stainless and dark stone well in reviewer testing. The [A1C 10W + 1.2W IR bundle](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HFZNL9TF?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) is about $542, or you can add the [IR module](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H5R6815J?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) later for about $239. It’s Class 1, but the bed is only 150 × 150 mm, and blue-diode goggles don’t protect against the IR beam if you open the lid. [Check the A1C price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H5WTQNYH?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20). ## What about blue diodes that “mark bare metal”? The xTool M2, xTool S1, Falcon A1 Pro, Atomstack A20 Pro V2 and Longer Ray5 all list stainless steel as engravable with the blue diode alone. In practice, a blue diode marks bare stainless slowly and with low contrast compared with IR or fiber. It’s fine for a one-off, but not for a product. If you already own a diode, a marking spray gives a darker, permanent mark on stainless. For coated tumblers and anodized aluminum, any diode does a good job, and [black anodized aluminum cards](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JM4YJ13?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) (about $21 for 15) make cheap test pieces. ## Eye safety for 1064 nm lasers Fiber and IR beams are invisible, and reflections off shiny metal are the main hazard. Open-beam and Class 4 machines need eyewear rated for 1064 nm, such as [Cloudray 1064 nm goggles](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078J3JS39?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) (about $39). Dual-laser machines need protection for both wavelengths; check the OD rating on the listing. Our [safety guide](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/laser-engraver-safety-guide/) covers the rest, including fume extraction for coated metals. ## Which metal laser should you buy? - **Metal is your business, including color or deep engraving:** xTool F2 Ultra. - **Metal only, smallest budget for a true fiber:** ComMarker B4 20W, while stock lasts. - **Metal and wood or leather in one enclosed machine:** xTool F1 Ultra. - **Markets and pop-ups:** xTool F2. - **Mostly wood, occasional metal, needs Class 1:** Falcon A1 Pro with the IR head. - **Cheapest bare-stainless marking for small items:** Falcon A1C with IR. For tumblers specifically, see the [best laser engraver for tumblers](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-laser-engraver-for-tumblers/). [Diode vs CO2 vs fiber](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/diode-vs-co2-vs-fiber-laser/) explains the laser types in depth. ## Don't guess. Calculate. - [🎯 Laser Matcher](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/laser-matcher/): which lasers fit your projects - [🧪 Material Checker](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/material-checker/): what each laser can cut - [💰 Profit Calculator](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/profit-calculator/): cost, price and payback - [📊 Compare every laser](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/): sortable spec table ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the best laser engraver for metal? For a business engraving a lot of metal, the xTool F2 Ultra: a 60 W MOPA fiber that deep-engraves, embosses and color-marks stainless and titanium, plus a 40 W diode for wood. Tom's Hardware called it the best metal engraving experience it has had. It costs about $5,099. On a budget, the ComMarker B4 20W fiber costs about $1,400–1,720. ### Can a diode laser engrave metal? It engraves coated metal such as powder-coated tumblers and anodized aluminum very well. On bare stainless steel a blue diode leaves a slow, low-contrast mark, and a marking spray gives a darker permanent mark. Bare aluminum, brass, silver and gold reflect blue light, so you need fiber or IR. ### What's the difference between fiber and IR lasers? Both work at 1064 nm. Fiber sources in this guide run 20–60 W and can mark quickly, deep-engrave and even cut thin metal. The IR diode modules sold as add-ons run 1.2–5 W: enough to mark bare stainless, jewelry metals and some plastics, but not to engrave deeply. ### Can a fiber laser engrave wood? Not well. Fiber is poor at wood and useless for clear acrylic, and wood must be painted before the ComMarker B4 will engrave it. That's why dual-laser machines like the xTool F1 Ultra and F2 Ultra pair fiber with a blue diode. ## Sources - [Tom's Hardware: xTool F2 Ultra fiber laser review](https://www.tomshardware.com/maker-stem/xtool-f2-ultra-fiber-laser-review) · checked 2026-10-30 — Called the F2 Ultra 'the best experience we've had with metal engraving'; its 60 W MOPA and 40 W diode cut 2 mm metal and 23 mm wood. - [TechRadar: ComMarker B4 laser engraver review](https://www.techradar.com/pro/commarker-b4-laser-engraver-review) · checked 2026-10-30 — The B4 20W offers precision, speed and ease of use, making it an ideal option for small businesses, especially for metal, plastic and leather. - [Make: Review of the xTool F1 Ultra](https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/laser-cutting-digital-fabrication/review-xtool-f1-ultra-laser-cutter) · checked 2026-10-30 — The 20 W fiber makes metal etching quick; laser alignment is fiddly and the fixed bottom plate makes jigs harder. - [Maker Hacks: xTool F2 review](https://www.makerhacks.com/xtool-f2) · checked 2026-10-30 — The F2's boosted blue and IR lasers engrave with more depth and detail, including on metal; the reviewer engraved steel dog tags and aluminum items. ## Get new guides by e-mail One short e-mail when Laser Engravers Guide publishes a new guide. No spam, no sharing your address, and you can unsubscribe in one click. E-mail address New posts only · Unsubscribe anytime · [Privacy](https://laserengraversguide.com/privacy/) Our #1 pick Best for metal: 60 W MOPA fiber for deep and color engraving, plus a 40 W diode, about $5,099 ![xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/xtool-f2-ultra.DrjJWpXa_Z1SaTeS.webp) ### [xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f2-ultra/) 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. $$$$ Pro Price tier: Pro base bundle on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHWVMX2L?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f2-ultra/) [🎯 Not sure which fits? Match a laser to your materials, space and budget in 30 seconds.](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/laser-matcher/)[🧪 Can it cut that? Check any material against diode, CO2 and fiber lasers.](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/material-checker/) ## Keep reading [Laser types ### Diode vs CO2 vs Fiber Laser: Which Type Do You Actually Need? Diode vs CO2 vs fiber lasers explained: how wavelength decides what each cuts and marks, plus speed, upkeep, cost and safety, plus our picks of each type. Updated Oct 30, 2026](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/diode-vs-co2-vs-fiber-laser/)[Head-to-head ### xTool F1 Ultra vs LaserPecker LP5: Which 20 W Fiber + Diode Laser to Buy? xTool F1 Ultra vs LaserPecker LP5: two 20 W fiber + 20 W diode galvo lasers. Field size, enclosure, camera, LightBurn, portability and which one to buy. Updated Oct 30, 2026](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/xtool-f1-ultra-vs-laserpecker-lp5/)[Tumblers ### The Best Laser Engraver for Tumblers in 2026: Rotary-Ready Picks The best laser engravers for tumblers in 2026: the xTool F2, Falcon A1 Pro and A1 rotary bundles, ComMarker B4 fiber and more, with rotary fit and size limits. Updated Oct 30, 2026](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-laser-engraver-for-tumblers/) Best for metal: 60 W MOPA fiber for deep and color engraving, plus a 40 W diode, about $5,099 xTool F2 Ultra $$$$ Pro Price tier: Pro [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHWVMX2L?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20)