LSRCreality 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
xTool
xTool P2S 55W CO2
Desktop CO2 laser that cuts 18 mm wood and 20 mm acrylic in one pass, with dual cameras and passthrough.
Strengths
- CO2 cuts clear and coloured acrylic cleanly
- Thick-material cutting a diode can't match
- Passthrough for long signage boards
Trade-offs
- Large, heavy, and needs proper ventilation
- Cannot mark bare metal without an add-on
When a diode laser stops being enough, this is the usual next step. CO2 lasers work at a wavelength that acrylic absorbs completely, so clear, blue and frosted sheets cut with flame-polished edges. They also cut thick plywood in one pass where a diode needs several.
xTool’s dual cameras and AutoPassthrough make it practical for production: place stock, preview, cut, and feed long boards through the machine.
Budget for ventilation. A 55 W CO2 laser cutting acrylic produces a lot of fumes, so plan an exhaust route to outside before you buy.
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LSRxTool
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
LSRxTool
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