CO2 laser · Enclosed · xTool
xTool P2S
Makers and small businesses who want a real CO2 cutter for wood and acrylic products without building a dedicated laser room
from $2,999 at xTool, checked Oct 2
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Quick verdict
The P2S is xTool's desktop CO2 machine: a 55W glass tube, a 600 x 308 mm work area and 600 mm/s engraving in a closed box with water cooling, air assist and exhaust built in. CO2 is the right tool for cutting: it goes through clear and colored acrylic, and xTool claims 20 mm acrylic and 18 mm walnut in one pass. Dual 16MP cameras and LiDAR autofocus make it about as easy as CO2 gets. The trade-offs are size and weight (45 kg), a tube that wears out over thousands of hours, and no bare metal marking. At $2,999 for the standalone it is strong value if you will actually use the cutting power.
What you still need
A vent route to the outside or a purifier, because the built-in fan only moves smoke, it does not filter it. Honeycomb panel, riser base, RA3 rotary and conveyor are extras (the $4,169 Versatile bundle adds the riser base, RA3 and conveyor). Antifreeze for the internal coolant comes in the box. Plan for a replacement tube eventually, a heavy-duty table, and 10.6 µm safety glasses if you get the Class 4 version or work with the lid open.Material reality check
Cuts wood, plywood (xTool says stay at or under 12 mm), MDF, acrylic in any color including clear, leather, fabric, felt, paper, card and laser-safe rubber. Engraves glass, stone, slate, ceramic tile, anodized aluminum and painted or coated metal. It cannot cut metal and cannot mark bare stainless or brass without a marking spray. Polycarbonate and ABS cut badly and give off nasty fumes, and PVC and vinyl must never go in it.Better alternative if
if you mainly engrave and cut thinner wood and want a lighter machine with no tube or coolant to look after: xTool S1 40WScores
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Specifications
| Laser type | CO2 laser |
|---|---|
| Form | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 55 W |
| Other modules | None |
| Wavelength | 10.6 µm |
| Work area | 600 × 308 mm |
| Max speed | 600 mm/s |
| Cutting (maker claim) | 20 mm acrylic and 18 mm black walnut in one pass (maker claim); xTool advises plywood no thicker than 12 mm |
| Precision | 0.01 mm (retailer spec) |
| Air assist | Built in |
| Camera | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Rotary support | 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 |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
| Software | xTool Studio, LightBurn |
| Weight | 45 kg |
| Price | from $2,999 at xTool, checked Oct 2 |
Pros and cons
Why we like it
- Cuts acrylic in any color, including clear, which no diode can do
- 55W CO2 cuts 18 mm hardwood in one pass, far faster than any diode
- Dual 16MP cameras and LiDAR autofocus make placing jobs close to point and shoot
- Water cooling, air assist pump and exhaust fan are built in, no separate chiller to buy
- Passthrough slot handles boards up to 3 m long
Watch out for
- 45 kg with a 1000 x 639 mm footprint, so it needs a solid bench and two people to move
- The glass CO2 tube is a consumable rated for about 6,000 to 8,000 hours
- Cannot mark bare metal without a marking spray
- LightBurn does not drive the cameras or autofocus, and xTool's March 2026 firmware restricts LightBurn further
- Rated to run between 10 and 30 C, so a cold garage needs care
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Frequently asked questions
What materials can the xTool P2S cut and engrave?
Cuts wood, plywood (xTool says stay at or under 12 mm), MDF, acrylic in any color including clear, leather, fabric, felt, paper, card and laser-safe rubber. Engraves glass, stone, slate, ceramic tile, anodized aluminum and painted or coated metal. It cannot cut metal and cannot mark bare stainless or brass without a marking spray. Polycarbonate and ABS cut badly and give off nasty fumes, and PVC and vinyl must never go in it.
What else do I need to buy with the xTool P2S?
A vent route to the outside or a purifier, because the built-in fan only moves smoke, it does not filter it. Honeycomb panel, riser base, RA3 rotary and conveyor are extras (the $4,169 Versatile bundle adds the riser base, RA3 and conveyor). Antifreeze for the internal coolant comes in the box. Plan for a replacement tube eventually, a heavy-duty table, and 10.6 µm safety glasses if you get the Class 4 version or work with the lid open.
How much does the xTool P2S cost?
From $2,999 at xtool, checked oct 2.
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Sources
- xTool P2S product page (US store)
- xTool P2S store data (variant prices)
- xTool P2S Safety First (laser classes, wavelength)
- MatterHackers xTool P2S specifications
- Top3DShop xTool P2S specifications
- The Gadgeteer P2S review
- xTool system upgrade notice, 16 March 2026 (LightBurn restrictions)
- LightBurn forum: LightBurn 2 support for P2S