xTool S1 20W Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine with Air Assist & Honeycomb, 23.93" x 15.16" Bed Size, Beginner-Friendly, Laser Engravering Machine for Wood and Metal, Acrylic, etc. - Basic Bundle

So much better than my old laser! This is my fourth laser, and my second 20w diode laser. Wow. From the packaging to the capabilities, I'm really happy. I bought their air purifier, too. Also worth it. Quality/versatility/Ease of use are all good. Very large bed - a good size. Well-packaged. Great price. A self-contained laser is night-and-day easier to use than a crummy grow box that I had been using as an 'enclosure'. There's even a very good light in the front of the S1. Then, there's the software. It's a bit quirky, but after a video or two I am good to go. Not very intuitive at first, but it is in fact easy to use. The ability to engrave bitmaps is one of the things that sold me on this laser. It's fast - sturdiness has its benefits, and speed is one of them. The side-to-side engraving that took forever on my old laser is noticeably faster on this one. XTOOL made something that hit a lot of good marks - the auto-height tool is far superior to the "wrench and spacer" debacle that I was used to doing. The enclosure is BIG and sturdy. The automatic features of the air assist (part of my bundle) is a nice touch. The optional AR2 air purifier is automatic, too. The setup is easy. Their system for setting up the location of laserable items is good, too. They automated what they could automate, and I still have access to manual settings if I want. The emergency shutdown switch is a pro move. The hoses for the air purifier are plenty long enough. Now for the criticism (tee hee hee ...): - The magnetic hold down pegs are not adjustable, and do not hold all that well. Like any other clamp of that type, they'll get in the way if you put them on top. - The software, while easy to use and setup, is a bit quirky at first. I do not know what to say. There is so much to like about this laser that I just touched on my favorites. It looks so professional on my workbench!

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From the moment you open the box, the xTool S1 20W impresses. Its build quality feels premium — solid materials, a sturdy, enclosed frame, and a thoughtfully designed lid that lets you see what’s going on without exposing yourself to danger. Safety is clearly a priority: the enclosure, flame detection, lid‑interlock, emergency stop, and fume‑management all work together so you can laser with confidence. Key Features That Shine Power & Precision The 20W diode laser module gives excellent performance relative to its class. Engraving is crisp, detailed, and clean. With a spot size of roughly 0.08 × 0.06 mm, the precision is high, letting you achieve fine features and sharp edges. Good Cutting Capability It handles woods like plywood or basswood quite well, especially up to moderate thicknesses. Even materials like MDF or plywood around ~10 mm are manageable. The machine cuts smoothly and, in many tests, delivers clean results with minimal scorching. Safety & Enclosure This is huge. For indoor use, being able to have a fully enclosed system with flame detection and automatic shut‑offs if something goes wrong is a massive plus. It reduces the barrier for beginners and hobbyists who may be nervous about laser safety. Work Area & Speed The workspace (~498 × 319 mm) is generous for a desktop/bench‑top laser. This gives you enough room to do reasonably large pieces without always resizing or forcing your layout. The top speeds (600 mm/s) ensure engraving is not painfully slow. User‑Friendliness & Software The xTool Creative Space (XCS) platform is well‑designed, accessible, and powerful enough for most uses out of the box. If you want more control, LightBurn compatibility is a big benefit. Features like autofocus, dynamic focus (helpful for uneven surfaces), and twin‑point positioning make setup much less tedious. User‑Friendliness & Software The xTool Creative Space (XCS) platform is well‑designed, accessible, and powerful enough for most uses out of the box. If you want more control, LightBurn compatibility is a big benefit. Features like autofocus, dynamic focus (helpful for uneven surfaces), and twin‑point positioning make setup much less tedious. Overall this is amazing and even the smell is so minimal with the outside vent! You cannot go wrong!

Super simple to use, things is amazing! exceeded my expectations.

Great affordable laser, and the exhaust fan evacuates all smoke and noxious fumes. I added dryer exhaust vent duct to it and added an inline fan for added smoke removal when wood burning. Compact, powerful and you have the ability to up size the laser head if you'd like, awesome value. Interface with multiple software platforms makes it very easy to use.

Last update probably Mid March 2024 Ok so I have to deduct one star. To really use this product to its potential you need a riser base at a minimum, which is extremely expensive for what you get which is just a simple riser without anything special about it. I guess one could construct one on their own but then it would look jenky and not have a good seal for the wood burning smoke that needs to be extracted. Im also comparing to recent competitor releases that include such things like riser/rotary engraver kit for less money and higher power laser. So this is more of a regret of not holding out longer for something better to come along, which is the way things work I know, but my challenge and why Im lowering a star is the very high cost to obtain additional accessories or necessities to really fully realize the products capabilities. It's worth mentioning that their software helps you save a few bucks early in, so that's a nice thing. And overall the laser works well and is a nicely polished product for the most part. I just can't justify spending as much for accessories as it would cost me to get an entirely new laser from a competitor with all of that included. If Xtool reduces their prices drastically on their accessories then I would say it would be a 5 star product otherwise. But if you only want to use the base model for what it is designed for without riser, feeder or rotary, Im sure it will be a 5 star product for you. jan/feb 2024 update Support has been great. I replaced the part and it works. Took about ten minutes to replace the part. Update, increased 1 star to 3 for now, from 2. Almost immediately after writing the review below, someone contacted me asking me for my address (Amazon's disclaimer states not to do this though FWIW). Xtool is going to send me parts to swap out to fix my Xtool. This is great because I really want to buy the riser, the rotary, and possibly yes even the track feeder and will need these USB ports working. I'm kicking myself a bit for not getting the 40w unit to be honest because I really would like to cut through some thicker pine to make ornate book shelf holders. When I use my 20w with more passes it's scorches the one side too much so I thought about using some veneer on that side and filler, but that's too much labor. I think 20w is the sweat spot for many but for me and my cutting needs over engraving I should have gone with the 40w. My mistake. We shall see if the parts fix my problems, and I have no problem swapping electronics/working on electronics as I have done electronics repairs my whole life. If the parts work then I'll likely bump it up to 5 stars. Old review: (early jan 2024) I've submitted two help tickets on their website, both of which just disappear from your help ticket history after you submit. I assumed it was just a bug on their website, and patiently waited several days until submitting another. It's now been almost 2 weeks and Ive yet to hear back from Xtool. The back of the device, there are 3 old school mini USB ports for accessories like the engraver, air assist etc. Well that entire component is just flopping around inside the case of the Xtool. So only one of the three ports are usable for me, and I have to fiddle with the wire so that it applies pressure in a direction so that the air assist will work. That's a pretty serious hardware issue, and while it may be a simple fix the manual clearly states that opening the unit will void the warranty so, here I sit waiting hoping they will get back to me. It would be a huge PITA to send this back to Amazon. The unit itself is pretty cool. While there are very limited instructions, it's important that you do a cut, and engrave test for each material you plan to use. Why Xtool doesnt have this for the various materials already fairly plotted out, is rather mind blowing. It's not difficult to figure out but just time consuming to determine what power/speed intervals one should experiment with from the start. As far as the claims to cut 10mm Cherry wood in a single pass. Hmm, that MAY be possible. I cut 1/2" pine in 3 passes with air assist at 100% power and a speed of 6. I tried cutting 3/4 solid oak without the honeycomb plate, instead using a piece of scrap wood below. I made 8 passes at 100% power 4 speed and still never cut completely through the oak but was able to push the test triangle through by hand afterwards. That's rather impressive! Now, would you want to do that for an actual craft or project? Probably not. The scorching that happens on the backside of the material is rather dramatic. Engraving on stone was fairly easy using the pre configured settings. Like any software there is a bit of a learning curve. Would this machine be a good business for someone? Eh if you are bored and dont expect to make much Im sure. It's not going to cut fast enough to really crank out enough product to make money, but you could find a nicht and have a fun little side hustle. Im sure there are countless bored housewives buying these up thinking they are going to have a thriving business. Im not saying it's not possible but you really would need to put in a large amount of disciplined work to avoid getting discouraged, and try many different things wasting hundreds if not thousands of dollars of materials to find something that may stick. Etsy is FLOODED with things you can buy that cost near nothing from engraving to cut out crafts that started from a laser cutter/engraver. So keep that in mind and determine a plan before you buy this device. This is a great way to get into the world of laser cutting/engraving at a minimal cost compared to that of a CO2 laser. While Id love to offer up a 5 star rating for this unit, the fact is that I have a defective unit and cant get support for it. $2000 USD is no joke for anyone, and to not hear anything back is absolutely ridiculous. So I'll wait for another week, keep tinkering with the unit as it does work but for how long who knows, and if I wanted to add the rotary unit or the self feeding track, i would be SOL. So I have no capability to expand my device. I should add, be prepared to fill your house with toxic fumes/smoke unless you rig a system to exhaust the fumes from your house, and then be prepared to have your neighbors ask what you are doing as it becomes quickly apparent to anyone nearby a smell of burning wood, leather, stone, and especially plastic. You will not completely eliminate the smell either. They use non standard pipe coming from the unit, to which you will need to figure out the closest dryer/hvac metal to use to connect to an in line fan (sold seperately at lowes/amazon/home depot) to then exhaust out a window. If you dont do this, these units are rather unusable unless you want early dementia, alzheimer's and likely other serious health issues.

This is the best investment I've ever made! So much fun to use!

Great quality. Great customer service!

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Awesome machine. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!