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xTool X1
One machine for cutting and marking metal.
- Type: CO2 (55 W), with swappable laser sources
- Work area: about 615 × 320 mm
- Cuts our templates: Yes
- Price: about £3,199 (UK)
Our take
xTool’s all-in-one: a 55 W CO2 laser for cutting sheets, with laser sources you can swap for marking metal. A bed of about 615 × 320 mm.
What’s good
- Cuts clear acrylic and thick wood (CO2)
- Swappable laser sources for metal marking
- Takes two of our sheets side by side
Worth knowing
- Expensive
- CO2 lasers need venting outside
What you can make on it
It cuts all 4 of our laser templates.
- Laser-Cut Frame Weaving Loom
- Laser-Cut Ribbon and Vinyl Roll Rack
- Laser-Cut Box Maker
- Laser-Cut Name Sign
Compare it with
- Bambu Lab R1: A CO2 laser for less: clear acrylic and thick wood, on a bed that takes two of our sheets.
- xTool P3: For a business: big sheets, thick wood and clear acrylic, fast.
- xTool S1: Our pick for the laser templates: a bigger bed and the power to cut ply cleanly.
Questions
Can the xTool X1 cut your laser templates?
Yes, all 4 of them: our templates are laid out on 300 × 300 mm sheets, which it takes.
How much is the xTool X1?
About £3,199 on the maker’s UK store when we checked (29 October 2026). Prices change often, especially in sales, so see the shop for today’s.