xTool P2S vs xTool P3 80W
Verdict
On our scores the xTool P2S comes out ahead, 82 to 81. The xTool P2S is a 55 W co2 laser with a 600 × 308 mm work area; the xTool P3 80W is a 80 W co2 laser with 915 × 458 mm. The xTool P2S costs about $4,000 less at list price.
The xTool P2S is best for
Makers and small businesses who want a real CO2 cutter for wood and acrylic products without building a dedicated laser room.The xTool P3 80W is best for
Small businesses cutting and engraving wood and acrylic in volume who want a large, highly automated Class 1 CO2 machine and have the floor space for it.Specs and scores side by side
| xTool P2S | xTool P3 80W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | CO2 laser | CO2 laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 55 W | 80 W |
| Work area | 600 × 308 mm | 915 × 458 mm |
| Max speed | 600 mm/s | 1,200 mm/s engraving, 400 mm/s vector cutting (maker figures) |
| Air assist | Built in | Built in |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | Enclosed with automatic lid lock, AI flame detection and emergency stop; sold as a Class 1 version (lid and baseplate interlocks) and a Class 4 version | Class 1 enclosure with lid and baseplate interlocks, emergency stop, access key, eight flame sensors, a temperature sensor and side cameras; a built-in CO2 fire suppression module that needs a 0.6 L cylinder xTool ships separately (currently a free gift with the Standalone); Class 4 when the conveyor feeder slots are in use |
| Weight | 45 kg | 105 kg |
| Price | $2,999 | $6,999 |
| Overall score | 82 | 81 |
| Power score | 82 | 90 |
| Speed score | 66 | 78 |
| Ease score | 88 | 88 |
| Safety score | 85 | 92 |
| Value score | 80 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the xTool P2S or the xTool P3 80W?
On our scores the xTool P2S comes out ahead, 82 to 81. The xTool P2S is a 55 W co2 laser with a 600 × 308 mm work area; the xTool P3 80W is a 80 W co2 laser with 915 × 458 mm. The xTool P2S costs about $4,000 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the xTool P2S or the xTool P3 80W?
At list price the xTool P2S ($2,999) costs less than the xTool P3 80W ($6,999).
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).