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Laser Cutters & Engravers

A laser is the second machine most makers buy, and the one where the wrong choice hurts most. Diode lasers are cheap and versatile, infrared modules mark metal, and CO2 tubes cut thick acrylic cleanly. Enclosure and ventilation matter as much as wattage: every machine here produces smoke you should not breathe.

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LSR-01Creality Falcon

Creality Falcon A1 Pro (20W)

Enclosed 20 W diode laser with camera positioning. Creality's answer to the xTool S1.

Best for Buyers comparing enclosed diode lasers who want a 20 W module and Creality's ecosystem.

$1,149list
LSR-02xTool

xTool F2 (5W IR + 15W diode)

Portable dual-laser engraver. Infrared for metal and plastic, diode for wood and leather, plus a 50 MP camera.

Best for Personalising products like tumblers, tags, jewellery and wallets, including on-site at markets.

$1,299list
LSR-03xTool

xTool P2S 55W CO2

Desktop CO2 laser that cuts 18 mm wood and 20 mm acrylic in one pass, with dual cameras and passthrough.

Best for Small businesses and serious hobbyists cutting acrylic, thick plywood and signage at volume.

$2,999list
LSR-04xTool

xTool S1

Enclosed Class 1 diode laser with a large bed and swappable laser modules. The safe all-rounder for a home workshop.

Best for Engraving and cutting wood, leather and acrylic indoors, with safety features you'd want around family.

$1,299list