Laser Engravers and Cutters (October 2026)

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

Updated October 2, 2026 · 19 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 2

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Best for beginners (#2 on that list)

xTool F1 Ultra

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

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Best under $500

Ortur Laser Master 3

Score 66/100 · from $299.99 at Ortur, checked Oct 2

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Best enclosed (#2 on that list)

xTool S1 40W

Score 78/100 · from $1,299 at xTool, checked Oct 2

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Best diode

Creality Falcon2 40W

Score 78/100 · from $639 at Creality, checked Oct 2

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Best CO2 (#2 on that list)

OMTech Polar Lite 55W

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

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Best for metal

xTool F2 Ultra

Score 80/100 · from $4,299 at xTool, checked Oct 2

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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).

All lasers, 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 F2 Ultra	Dual laser	60 W	220 × 220 mm	$5,299	80	62	78
3	Creality Falcon2 40W	Diode laser	40 W	400 × 415 mm	$639	78	86	40
4	xTool S1 40W	Diode laser	40 W	498 × 319 mm	$1,699	78	76	90
5	SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W	Diode laser	20 W	400 × 400 mm	$699	76	80	90
6	xTool F1 Ultra	Dual laser	20 W	220 × 220 mm	$2,999	76	72	82
7	OMTech Polar Lite 55W	CO2 laser	55 W	510 × 300 mm	$2,200	75	78	88
8	Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W	CO2 laser	50 W	510 × 300 mm	$1,659	74	84	88
9	Creality Falcon2 22W	Diode laser	22 W	400 × 415 mm	$549	72	72	40
10	LaserPecker LP5	Dual laser	20 W	100 × 100 mm	$2,699	72	58	50
11	AtomStack A70 Max	Diode laser	70 W	850 × 800 mm	$1,639	70	68	38
12	Creality Falcon A1 10W	Diode laser	10 W	305 × 381 mm	$549	70	66	88
13	Gweike G2 20W	Galvo fiber laser	20 W	150 × 150 mm	$1,349	70	74	35
14	Glowforge Pro HD	CO2 laser	45 W	495 × 279 mm	$7,999	66	38	82
15	LONGER Ray5 20W	Diode laser	20 W	400 × 365 mm	$419.99	66	76	38
16	Ortur Laser Master 3	Diode laser	10 W	400 × 400 mm	$299.99	66	84	40
17	Sculpfun S30 Pro Max	Diode laser	20 W	370 × 360 mm	$479.99	64	78	28
18	TwoTrees TS2 10W	Diode laser	10 W	450 × 450 mm	$257	62	78	35
19	TwoTrees TTS-55 Pro	Diode laser	5.5 W	300 × 300 mm	$159	48	62	25

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

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

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