LaserPecker LX2 vs xTool S1 40W
Verdict
On our scores the xTool S1 40W comes out ahead, 78 to 72. The LaserPecker LX2 is a 20 W diode laser with a 500 × 305 mm work area; the xTool S1 40W is a 40 W diode laser with 498 × 319 mm. The LaserPecker LX2 costs about $200 less at list price.
The LaserPecker LX2 is best for
Small businesses, classrooms and serious makers who want a large Class 1 enclosed diode laser now and plan to add a 40W cutting head or infrared metal marking later.The xTool S1 40W is best for
Hobbyists and small sellers who want a powerful diode cutter for wood and dark acrylic that is safe to run in a shared space.Specs and scores side by side
| LaserPecker LX2 | xTool S1 40W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 20 W | 40 W |
| Work area | 500 × 305 mm | 498 × 319 mm |
| Max speed | 1,000 mm/s at 10,000 mm/s² acceleration (maker claim) | 600 mm/s |
| Air assist | Included | Included |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | Class 1 enclosure (maker claim) with lid and front door detection, a safety key, material presence, flame, temperature and tilt detection, an emergency stop and a light-filtering window; current bundles add an automatic fire extinguisher module | Class 1 enclosure with lid-open stop, 5-direction flame detection, emergency stop and key lock; becomes Class 4 with the Class 4 riser base and conveyor |
| Weight | 22.5 kg | 20 kg |
| Price | $1,499 | $1,699 |
| Overall score | 72 | 78 |
| Power score | 65 | 80 |
| Speed score | 78 | 66 |
| Ease score | 78 | 84 |
| Safety score | 90 | 90 |
| Value score | 62 | 76 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the LaserPecker LX2 or the xTool S1 40W?
On our scores the xTool S1 40W comes out ahead, 78 to 72. The LaserPecker LX2 is a 20 W diode laser with a 500 × 305 mm work area; the xTool S1 40W is a 40 W diode laser with 498 × 319 mm. The LaserPecker LX2 costs about $200 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the LaserPecker LX2 or the xTool S1 40W?
At list price the LaserPecker LX2 ($1,499) costs less than the xTool S1 40W ($1,699).
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).