xTool 20W Lasers Explained: M2, F1 Ultra and S1 Modules

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xTool M2 20W Laser Engraver, Built-in Dual Cameras, Class 1 Enclosed Safe Laser Engraving Machine for DIY Craft on Wood, Leather, Felt, Fabric, Paper

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xTool M2 20W Laser Engraver

Best for: Home crafters making personalized gifts

Pros

• 20W diode laser
• Built-in dual cameras
• Class 1 enclosed design
• Beginner templates in xTool Studio

Cons

• Inkjet and rotary sold separately
• Heavy at 35.9 pounds

The xTool M2 20W Laser Engraver is a complete, fully enclosed machine that comes standard with a 20W diode laser. “Watts” here means the laser’s optical output (the listing states 20000mW), and more watts generally means faster engraving and the ability to cut thicker material. A diode laser is the most common type in home engravers and works best on wood, leather, paper and similar organic materials.

The listing highlights built-in dual cameras that show a live preview of your workspace, so you can place a coaster or a leather tag and see exactly where the design will land. xTool calls this “Place and Go.” It runs on xTool Studio software, which the listing describes as beginner-friendly with hundreds of templates and a built-in AI image generator. The machine is rated Class 1, the safest laser class, thanks to its enclosed design and real-time monitoring, which matters in a home with kids or pets. You can later add a CMYK Inkjet module for full-color printing or a 3W IR laser for fine engraving on metal and plastic, but both are sold separately, as is the RA3 Lite rotary for round items.

This is the one to buy for someone who wants to make personalized gifts, stickers, home decor or start a small side hustle, without dealing with an open-frame laser. At 35.9 pounds it needs a sturdy table. If you mainly work with paper and fabric, the 10W version below may be enough.

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xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber & Diode Dual Laser Engraver

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xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber &

Best for: Small businesses engraving metal and wood

Pros

• 20W fiber plus 20W diode
• Engraves all common metals
• 16MP smart camera
• 3D embossing and deep engraving

Cons

• Small 220 x 220 mm area
• Conveyor sold separately

The xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber & Diode Dual Laser Engraver has two lasers in one machine. The 20W fiber laser handles metals, and the listing names gold, silver, copper, stainless steel, brass and titanium. The 20W diode laser covers wood, acrylic and similar materials. xTool says speeds reach up to 10,000mm/s, and both lasers support multi-level 3D embossing and deep engraving on metal, wood and rock.

It has a 16MP smart camera, a working area of 220mm x 220mm (about 8.7 inches square), which expands to 220mm x 500mm with the separately sold Auto Conveyor for batch jobs. For cutting, the diode laser handles up to 15mm wood and 12mm black acrylic, while the fiber laser cuts only thin metal: 0.3mm stainless steel, 0.4mm brass and 0.2mm aluminum. Safety features include a fully enclosed cover that filters strong light, smoke extraction, a fire safety alarm and an emergency stop. It weighs 43.8 pounds.

This machine suits a jewelry seller, a market stall doing on-the-spot customization, or anyone whose main material is metal. For larger wooden signs, the small bed is limiting and the M2 is the more relaxed fit. If you are also curious about joining metal rather than marking it, see our look at the xTool MetalFab laser welder.

Laser Module Handles for xTool S1, Ergonomic Pulling Handles, Quick-Install Upgrade, Safe and Easy Laser Head Movement, Compatible with 2W/10W/20W/40W Modules (2W)

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Laser Module Handles for xTool S1

Best for: S1 owners swapping laser heads often

Pros

• Tool-free snap-on install
• Protects cables and focus probe
• Fits 2W to 40W heads

Cons

• Third-party, not made by xTool
• Accessory only, no laser

The Laser Module Handles for xTool S1 are made by a generic third-party seller, not by xTool, and they are sold “for” the S1. They are simple pull handles that snap onto an S1 laser head so you can lift and move it without grabbing the cables or the focus probe, the small sensor that measures distance to your material.

The listing says they fit 2W, 10W, 20W and 40W S1 laser heads, install in under a minute with no tools, and have a curved grip. The version in this listing is marked 2W in its size field, so check that you select the handle that matches your module before ordering. It is a small black part, about 3.5 by 1 inches.

This is only for someone who already owns an S1 and switches modules often, for example between a 20W head and the 40W head below. It makes a thoughtful stocking-stuffer for an S1 owner, but it does nothing on its own.

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xTool S1 40W Laser Module for xTool S1 Laser Engraver, Laser Module Laser Output 40W (40000mW), High Power Cutting Efficiency, 18mm Wood, One-Pass Cut

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xTool S1 40W Laser Module

Best for: S1 owners who cut thick wood

Pros

• 40W output
• Cuts 18mm wood in one pass
• Up to 600mm/s speed

Cons

• Works with S1 only
• No engraver included

The xTool S1 40W Laser Module is a swap-in laser head, and its listing is clear that it is compatible with the S1 laser engraver only. The idea is simple: rather than buying a second machine, you replace the laser head in your existing S1 and gain more power.

The listing names a 40W output (40000mW), speeds up to 600mm/s, and one-pass cuts through 18mm cherry wood, 15mm dark opaque acrylic and 0.1mm stainless steel. “One pass” means the laser cuts all the way through on the first trip, which saves time and gives cleaner edges than going over the line several times. The module weighs 6.45 pounds per the specifications.

Choose it if you own an S1 and mostly cut thick wood or acrylic for signs, boxes or furniture parts. It is not the right purchase if you do not have an S1, and it is not a metal engraver; for that, look at the F1 Ultra or the infrared module.

Best for: Gentle crafts on paper and fabric

Pros

• 10W diode laser
• Built-in dual cameras
• Class 1 enclosed design

Cons

• Half the power of M2 20W
• Add-ons sold separately

The xTool M2 10W Laser Engraver is the same enclosed M2 machine as the 20W version, but it comes standard with a 10W diode laser (10000mW per the listing). It shares the dual cameras, the “Place and Go” preview, xTool Studio with templates and AI image generation, and Class 1 safety.

The add-ons are the same too: a CMYK Inkjet module, a 3W IR laser and the RA3 Lite rotary are all sold separately. The listing gives a weight of 36.2 pounds. With half the power of the 20W model, it will generally engrave more slowly and cut thinner material, which is the usual trade-off with lower-wattage diode lasers.

This version fits a paper crafter, card maker or someone who works on felt, fabric and thin leather. Anyone planning to cut thicker wood should step up to the M2 20W.

Best for: Jewelry makers engraving fine metal

Pros

• 03mm laser spot
• Engraves gold, silver, platinum
• Good on plastic and acrylic

Cons

• Works with S1 only
• Cuts only very thin metal

The xTool S1 1064nm Infrared Laser Module is another S1-only laser head. “1064nm” is the wavelength of the light, which sits in the infrared range and is absorbed well by metal, which is why it can mark materials a regular diode laser struggles with.

The listing says it engraves gold, silver, platinum and copper, can cut aluminum, copper and stainless steel up to 0.05mm thick, and works on leather, plastic, acrylic, glass and stone. It highlights a very fine 0.03mm laser spot with 0.01mm motion precision, an engraving speed of 600mm/s, better results on plastic and acrylic, and leather engraving with minimal burn marks. The listing does not specify the output power.

This module suits an S1 owner who wants to personalize rings, bracelets and necklaces or small plastic items. For thick cutting, the 40W module is the better head.