xTool review
Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
xTool suits makers who want a single brand to cover engraving and cutting, with a range listed as laser engraver and cutting machine and laser power of 80 W. The trade-off is single colour output and self-serve support, which suits focused jobs rather than a full print shop.
Key facts
- Best for
- Makers who want engraving and cutting under a single brand name.
- Multi-colour printing
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Laser power (W)
- 80 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Laser engraver, Cutting machine
- Official website
- xtool.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- The range covers laser engraver and cutting machine, so engraving and cutting come from a single maker.
- Laser power of 80 W gives a clear working point for judging materials and mark depth.
- A tighter range than MatterHackers, listed as fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner, keeps the choice simple for laser work.
- Support is documented in a help centre, which suits makers who prefer to work through setup guides.
Cons
- Multi colour is a no, so every job runs in a single colour and layered colour work needs a separate finishing step.
- Support runs on help centre only, so buyers who want a call or a live chat need another route.
- Warranty cover is worth checking: across laser engravers and cutters the median is 1 years and the highest listed is 3.
- Entry prices across the category stretch from €47.95 to €963.78, so plan the spend against the material and work area you actually need.
Ready to try xTool?
Who it suits
- Makers who want engraving and cutting covered by a single brand.
- Users who are happy to sort setup and troubleshooting through a help centre.
- Shoppers whose projects need laser engraver and cutting machine rather than a mixed print and laser bench.
Who should look elsewhere
- MatterHackers, whose range spans fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner, for makers who want printing and scanning alongside laser work.
- Cricut, listed as cutting machine, for craft cutting with no engraver in the range.
- LONGER, listed as fdm printer, resin printer and laser engraver, for makers who mostly engrave and print rather than cut.
What it does well
xTool states laser power of 80 W for the range, and that is the figure to match against the materials on your bench, since power decides how deep a mark goes and how readily stock cuts. Multi colour is a no, so a job is a single pass in one material, and colour changes come from swapping the material or adding a finishing step after the laser work. That keeps the workflow short and the accessory list small, which suits makers whose pieces need a single colour each.
How xTool compares
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of machines does xTool sell?+
The listed range is laser engraver and cutting machine, so xTool covers engraving and cutting in the same maker rather than splitting them across brands. That is a tighter brief than MatterHackers, whose range is fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner and reaches into printing and scanning as well.
How powerful is the laser?+
Laser power for the range is 80 W, and that is the figure to match against your materials. Power decides how deep a mark goes and how readily stock cuts, so weigh it against the thickness you actually work with rather than the widest board a machine offers.
Can xTool work in colour?+
Multi colour is a no, so each job runs in a single colour and colour work needs a separate finishing step. Across the category, brands split on multi colour, with 50% and 50% in play, so buyers who need colour should judge the machine rather than the maker.
How do I get help if something goes wrong?+
Support runs through help centre, so the documented route is where setup, materials and job settings are handled. Buyers who expect a direct conversation with a maker should weigh that first, since a help centre is the only channel listed for xTool.
What will I pay at the cheaper end?+
Across laser engravers and cutters, entry prices run from €47.95 to €963.78, with a median of €156.98. The middle of the market sits between €92.20 and €194, so most buyers choose from a fairly narrow band.
What warranty length should I expect?+
Warranty cover in this category is modest: the median is 1 years, the lower quartile is 1, and the highest figure listed is 3. Read the terms for the specific machine before committing.
How large a work area do I get?+
Work areas across the category run from 300 mm to 1,800 mm, with a median of 425 mm. Most machines sit between 350 mm and 564.05 mm, so size the area around the biggest piece you plan to make.
Should I pick xTool or MatterHackers?+
xTool stays inside laser work with laser engraver and cutting machine, while MatterHackers spans fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner. If your projects are engraving and cutting, the tighter xTool range keeps the decision simple. If you also print, scan or work in resin, MatterHackers covers more of the bench from one brand.
Sources
- xtool.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Laser power (W), Multi-colour printing, Support channels
“P3 Flagship 80W CO2 laser cutter with intelligent automation”
- xtool.com/collections/laser-engraver-cutter checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Products
“Best Laser Engravers & Cutters for Every Material | xTool”
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xTool
Makers who want engraving and cutting under a single brand name.