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Diode lasers

Affordable and quiet. Great on wood, leather and dark materials; can't cut clear acrylic.

xTool M2

Diode · up to 20W · enclosed

From $499 at xTool

xTool S1

Diode · up to 40W · enclosed

From $1,699 at xTool

CO2 lasers

The workhorse for cutting thick wood and acrylic of any color.

xTool P2S

CO2 · up to 55W · enclosed

From $2,999 at xTool

xTool P3

CO2 · up to 80W · enclosed

From $6,999 at xTool

Fiber lasers

Built for metal: deep engraving and crisp marks on steel, brass and aluminum.

Hybrid lasers

Two lasers in one machine, usually a diode plus infrared or fiber for metal.

LaserPecker LP4

Hybrid · up to 10W · enclosed

From $1,299 at The Maker's Chest

xTool F1

Hybrid · up to 10W · enclosed

From $1,499 at The Maker's Chest

xTool F2

Hybrid · up to 15W · enclosed

From $1,299 at xTool

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Guides to each material: which laser types handle it and what to watch out for.