Laser Engravers and Cutters (October 2026)

Every laser engraver and cutter we cover, from $160 diode kits to desktop CO2 and fiber machines and metal-cutting fiber lasers, scored on the same scale for power, speed, ease of use, safety and value.

Updated October 22, 2026 · 46 lasers on sale · prices checked nightly

Top pick in every category

Best overall

xTool P2S

Score 82/100 · from $2,999 at xTool, checked Oct 22

xTool · $2,999 See the full list

Best for beginners (#2 on that list)

xTool F1 Ultra

Score 76/100 · from $2,999 at xTool, checked Oct 22

xTool · $2,999 See the full list

Best under $500

xTool M2

Score 74/100 · from $499 at xTool, checked Oct 22

xTool · $499 See the full list

Best enclosed (#2 on that list)

xTool P3 80W

Score 81/100 · from $6,999 at xTool, checked Oct 22

xTool · $6,999 See the full list

Best diode

Creality Falcon2 40W

Score 78/100 · from $639 at Creality, checked Oct 22

Creality · $639 See the full list

Best CO2 (#3 on that list)

OMTech Polar Lite 55W

Score 75/100 · from $2,200 at OMTech, checked Oct 22

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Best for metal

xTool F2 Ultra

Score 80/100 · from $5,299 at xTool, checked Oct 22

xTool · $5,299 See the full list

Metal cutting

Gweike M3 Pro 6-in-1 Laser Welder and CNC Cutter

Score 71/100 · $11,499 $10,549 at Gweike with code YIELD

Gweike · $10,549 with code YIELD See the full list

How we rank: by our own scores for power, speed, ease of use, safety and value, from the maker's published specs and independent tests where they exist. Some links earn us a commission (for example TwoTrees, SainSmart, Gweike and Amazon). That never changes a score or the order of a list (disclosure).

Laser engravers, ranked

#	Laser	Type	Optical power	Work area	Price	Overall	Value	Safety
1	xTool P2S	CO2 laser	55 W	600 × 308 mm	$2,999	82	80	85
2	xTool P3 80W	CO2 laser	80 W	915 × 458 mm	$6,999	81	62	92
3	xTool F2 Ultra	Dual laser	60 W	220 × 220 mm	$5,299	80	62	78
4	Creality Falcon2 40W	Diode laser	40 W	400 × 415 mm	$639	78	86	40
5	xTool S1 40W	Diode laser	40 W	498 × 319 mm	$1,699	78	76	90
6	SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W	Diode laser	20 W	400 × 400 mm	$699	76	80	90
7	xTool F1 Ultra	Dual laser	20 W	220 × 220 mm	$2,999	76	72	82
8	OMTech Polar Lite 55W	CO2 laser	55 W	510 × 300 mm	$2,200	75	78	88
9	ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W	Galvo MOPA fiber laser	60 W	150 × 150 mm	$3,999	74	74	36
10	Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W	Diode laser	60 W	400 × 400 mm	$1,899	74	68	88
11	Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W	CO2 laser	50 W	510 × 300 mm	$1,659	74	84	88
12	OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber	Galvo fiber laser	50 W	150 × 150 mm	$2,600	74	80	35
13	xTool F2	Dual laser	15 W	115 × 115 mm	$1,299	74	80	58
14	xTool M2	Diode laser	10 W	426 × 320 mm	$499	74	80	90
15	Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W	Diode laser	20 W	358 × 268 mm	$879	72	62	90
16	Creality Falcon2 22W	Diode laser	22 W	400 × 415 mm	$549	72	72	40
17	LaserPecker LP5	Dual laser	20 W	100 × 100 mm	$2,699	72	58	50
18	LaserPecker LX2	Diode laser	20 W	500 × 305 mm	$1,499	72	62	90
19	Monport GA 60W MOPA	Galvo MOPA fiber laser	60 W	175 × 175 mm	$4,200	72	70	33
20	AtomStack A40 Pro V2	Diode laser	48 W	385 × 400 mm	$769	71	78	40
21	AtomStack Atelier	Galvo diode laser	12 W	120 × 120 mm	$599	71	72	86
22	ComMarker B4 30W	Galvo fiber laser	30 W	200 × 200 mm	$1,599	71	78	35
23	xTool F2 Ultra UV	UV laser	5 W	200 × 200 mm	$4,299	71	55	70
24	AtomStack A70 Max	Diode laser	70 W	850 × 800 mm	$1,519	70	68	38
25	Creality Falcon A1 10W	Diode laser	10 W	305 × 381 mm	$466	70	66	88
26	Gweike G2 20W	Galvo fiber laser	20 W	150 × 150 mm	$1,349	70	74	35
27	AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W	Diode laser	90 W	800 × 800 mm	$2,329	68	62	38
28	Creality Falcon T1 20W Diode	Galvo diode laser	20 W	175 × 175 mm	$2,249	67	55	85
29	AtomStack A24 Pro	Diode laser	24 W	365 × 305 mm	$459	66	76	40
30	Glowforge Pro HD	CO2 laser	45 W	495 × 279 mm	$7,999	66	38	82
31	LaserPecker LP4	Dual laser	10 W	160 × 120 mm	$1,199	66	62	45
32	LONGER Ray5 20W	Diode laser	20 W	400 × 365 mm	$359.99	66	76	38
33	Ortur Laser Master 3	Diode laser	10 W	400 × 400 mm	$299.99	66	84	40
34	AtomStack M4 Pro	Dual laser	10 W	100 × 100 mm	$1,149	64	60	42
35	Sculpfun S30 Pro Max	Diode laser	20 W	370 × 360 mm	$479.99	64	78	28
36	Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera	Diode laser	5 W	150 × 150 mm	$299	62	74	86
37	TwoTrees TS2 10W	Diode laser	10 W	450 × 450 mm	$257	62	78	35
38	TwoTrees TTS-55 Pro	Diode laser	5.5 W	300 × 300 mm	$159	48	62	25

Metal cutting lasers and laser welders

Machines with hundreds to thousands of watts that cut steel, stainless and aluminium sheet, and handheld fiber welders that also cut. A different class of machine from the engravers above, so they are ranked separately. Best laser cutters and welders for metal.

#	Laser	Type	Optical power	Work area	Price	Overall	Value	Safety
1	xTool MetalFab 1200W Laser Welder and CNC Cutter	Fiber laser	1200 W	610 × 610 mm	$15,999	75	72	55
2	Gweike M3 Ultra 6-in-1 Laser Welder and CNC Cutter	Fiber laser	1200 W	1380 × 920 mm	$13,999 $13,049 with code	73	82	52
3	Gweike M3 Pro 6-in-1 Laser Welder and CNC Cutter	Fiber laser	1200 W	620 × 620 mm	$11,499 $10,549 with code	71	78	52
4	Gweike MCore 400W Fiber and 80W CO2 Desktop Laser Cutter	Fiber laser	400 W	711 × 411 mm	$6,999	68	74	85
5	OMTech FC-22 1500W Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutter	Fiber laser	1500 W	600 × 600 mm	$21,000	68	62	88
6	Gweike M1200 3-in-1 Handheld Laser Welder and Cutter	Fiber laser	1200 W	n/a	$4,899	61	73	36
7	OMTech FCM-15CW 1500W Handheld Laser Welder, Cleaner and Cutter	Fiber laser	1500 W	n/a	$5,300	60	72	42
8	Full Spectrum Laser Desktop Metal Fiber Cutter	Fiber laser	800 W	200 × 300 mm	$24,999	52	30	80

Diode, CO2 or fiber?

Diode

Cheapest and most compact. Engraves wood, leather, slate and coated metal, cuts plywood up to 10 to 20 mm on the strongest machines. Cannot cut clear acrylic or metal. Best diode lasers

CO2

Cuts clear and coloured acrylic, thick wood, fabric and leather fast and clean. Bigger, needs venting and a tube that wears. Best CO2 lasers

Fiber

For metal: marks and engraves stainless, aluminium, brass and anodised parts in seconds. Poor on wood and clear plastics. Best fiber lasers

Metal cutting

Fiber lasers of several hundred watts and up that cut sheet steel and aluminium with a gas assist, plus handheld welders that also cut. Need 220 to 240V and assist gas. Best metal cutting lasers

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between diode, CO2 and fiber lasers?

Diode lasers (about 450 nm) are cheap and compact and engrave or cut wood, leather and dark materials. CO2 lasers (10.6 µm) cut clear acrylic, thicker wood and fabric quickly. Fiber lasers (1064 nm) mark and engrave metal but are poor at cutting organic materials.

How much laser power do I need?

Look at optical output, not electrical input. 10W optical engraves well and cuts 3 mm plywood, 20W cuts 6 to 10 mm wood in a few passes, and 40W and up cuts thicker stock in one pass. For clear acrylic you need CO2 regardless of wattage.

Is a laser engraver safe to use at home?

An enclosed Class 1 machine with an interlock is the safest choice. Open-frame lasers need certified glasses for the right wavelength, a non-flammable surface, ventilation to the outside and someone watching while they run.

Laser buying guides

All lasersEvery laser engraver we cover, ranked Best overallBest Laser Engravers and Cutters Best for beginnersBest Laser Engravers for Beginners Best under $500Best Laser Engravers Under $500 Best enclosedBest Enclosed Laser Engravers Best diodeBest Diode Laser Engravers Best CO2Best CO2 Laser Cutters for Home and Small Business Best for metalBest Fiber Laser Engravers for Metal Metal cuttingBest Laser Cutters and Welders for Metal

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