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xTool M2 10WvsMecpow M1 3.5WvsAcmer P2 10W

xTool M2 10W
xTool M2 10W
xTool
Mecpow M1 3.5W
Mecpow M1 3.5W
Mecpow
Acmer P2 10W
Acmer P2 10W
Acmer
Laser modules
Diode(Desktop)
445 nm · 10 W
Diode(Portable)
455 nm · 3.5 W
Diode(OpenFrame)
455 nm · 10 W
Work area
426 mm320 mm
🥈xTool M2 10W
426 × 320 mm
100 mm100 mm
🥉Mecpow M1 3.5W
100 × 100 mm
420 mm400 mm
🥇Acmer P2 10W
420 × 400 mm
Z height
26 mm110 mm50 mm
Speed
600 mm/s167 mm/s500 mm/s
Best price
$499.00xTool ShopView offer
xTool Shop (United States)
$159.00Mecpow ShopView offer
Mecpow Shop (International)
$294.00Acmer ShopView offer
Acmer Shop (International)
Connection type
WIFIWIFIUSBUSB
USBUSBWIFIWIFISD-CardSD-CARD
WIFIWIFIUSBUSBSD-CardSD-CARD
Air Assist
Camera
Enclosure
Autofocus
Software
xTool StudioxTool Studio
LightBurnLightBurnLaserWebLaserWebLaserGRBLLaserGRBL
Acmer AppAcmer App
Operating systems
WindowsmacOSiOSiPadOSAndroid
WindowsmacOSLinux
WindowsmacOSiOSiPadOSAndroid
File formats
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Laser class
Class 1Class 1Class 4
Weight
12.3 kg2.4 kg6.5 kg
Warranty
12 months12 months12 months
Release
May 27, 2026September 3, 2025July 3, 2023
Price/performance
9/10
9/10
8/10
Technical parameters
8/10
6/10
8/10
User-friendliness
9/10
10/10
8/10
Customer service
7/10
7/10
7/10
PROS
  • Accurate camera-registered print-and-cut workflow with the optional CMYK module
  • Large 426 × 320 mm laser area and fast 600 mm/s motion in a compact enclosed machine
  • Choice of 10W or 20W diode power plus optional 3W infrared metal-marking head
  • Dual cameras, autofocus and material measurement reduce setup work for beginners
  • Built-in adjustable air assist and Class 1 interlocked enclosure
  • Strong launch value and 4.92/5 average from 25 reviews on xTool's product page
  • Cheapest and safest enclosed entry model
  • Quiet indoor operation
  • Good at engraving organic and coated items
  • Extremely high engraving speed (up to 30,000 mm/min)
  • Industrial-grade linear rails for high precision
  • Comes 95% pre-assembled for quick setup
  • Comprehensive safety features (flame, tilt, key lock)
  • Built-in automatic air assist
CONS
  • No official LightBurn support; full operation depends on xTool Studio
  • Only 26 mm flat-material clearance, with no official riser, conveyor or honeycomb panel support
  • Blue diode modules cannot cut clear acrylic and struggle with white, blue and reflective materials
  • CMYK printing needs a separately purchased module and its water-based dye ink is not water-resistant
  • Inkjet nozzles require checks and cleaning, especially after long idle periods
  • Long-term reliability evidence is limited and many early independent reviews used manufacturer-supplied units
  • Weakest cutting ability of lineup
  • 100×100 mm area is restrictive
  • Manual focus, no camera/autofocus
  • Open-frame design requires fume extraction and safety diligence
  • Enclosure and camera are optional extra costs
  • No autofocus capability
  • Air assist flow is not adjustable

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