xTool X1 All in One Laser Comparison Chart

Material	Process	55W CO₂Every X1	20W DiodeDiode Galvo	5W UVGalvo Source	30W FiberGalvo Source	60W MOPAGalvo Source
Metal	Black Marking	Limited	Limited	✓ Good	✓ Good	★ Best
	Color Engraving	—	Limited	Limited	Limited	★ Best
	Cutting	—	—	—	Limited	Limited
	3D Embossing	—	—	Limited	✓ Good	★ Best
Glass	Surface Engraving	✓ Good	Limited	★ Best	Limited	Limited
	Inner Engraving	—	—	★ Best	—	—
	3D Embossing	—	—	★ Best	—	—
	Cutting	—	—	Limited	—	—
Wood	Engraving	✓ Good	✓ Good	★ Best	Limited	Limited
	Cutting	★ Best	✓ Good	Limited	Limited	Limited
	3D Embossing	✓ Good	✓ Good	★ Best	—	—
Acrylic	Engraving	✓ Good	✓ Good	✓ Good	✓ Good	✓ Good
	Cutting	★ Best	Limited	Limited	—	—

What You Can Make

Multi-Material Products That Command Higher Prices

The best X1 projects combine materials and processes: cut wood with engraved glass, metal set into acrylic. Those are the products that are hard for a single-laser shop to copy.

Custom whiskey gift set with engraved glass decanter, slate coaster, and laser-engraved wood box made on the xTool X1 — **Whiskey Gift Sets**Engraved decanter and glasses in a matching cut-and-engraved wood box.

Embossed metal commemorative coin set into a laser-cut red acrylic display made on the xTool X1 — **Embossed Coins**Embossed metal medallions set into precision-cut acrylic displays.

Laser-engraved wooden guitar pickguard with skull and filigree artwork made on the xTool X1 — **Custom Instrument Parts**Cut wooden pickguards with intricate engraved artwork.

Personalized lighter, knife, pen, and USB drive engraved across metal and wood with the xTool X1 — **Everyday Carry Gear**Knives, lighters, pens, and flash drives personalized across metal and wood.

Layered laser-cut wood map gift personalized with names and a wedding date on the xTool X1 — **Wood Map Art**Layered city maps cut and engraved, then personalized with names and dates.

Layered wood pirate ship key holder with engraved charms cut on the xTool X1 — **Layered Wall Décor**Multi-layer cut pieces with fine engraving, like this key holder with matching charms.

Space-themed acrylic wall clock cut and engraved on the xTool X1 — **Acrylic Clocks & Signs**Cut and engraved acrylic with crisp detail for clocks, signage, and displays.

Batch of crystal and wood composite trophies engraved on the xTool X1 — **Awards & Trophies**Batch-engrave crystal, metal, and wood awards in a single run.

Software & AI Tools

Design and Run Every Laser From One Place

Whichever lasers you choose, the same software runs them all, and AI design tools turn an idea into a ready-to-cut file.

xTool Studio

Design, preview, and run every laser from one program on Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android, over Wi-Fi or USB. Drop artwork onto the live camera view, batch-place it across every blank on the bed, and let EasySet™ load tested settings from a library of 1,700 materials. It imports SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, and TIF.

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Atomm AI Structure Build laser-cut windmill house, flower candle holder, and carousel made for the xTool X1

Atomm AI Generators

Over 130 AI generators and 60,000+ projects. Build parametric boxes and 3D structures from a description or a photo, turn a photo into a 3D crystal model for UV inner engraving, or create commemorative coin files for MOPA and Fiber embossing with no mold fees.

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Match It to Your Shop

Which Lasers Fit What You Sell?

You mostly cut wood and acrylic

Signs, layered décor, displays, and furniture parts. The 55W CO₂ on its own gives you the full bed, triple cameras, and thick-stock cutting. Add the 20W Diode Galvo Module later when engraving speed or new materials start to matter.

You cut and engrave in the same jobs

Photo engraving, batch personalization, and cut-and-engrave projects. CO₂ + 20W Diode adds 6,000 mm/s galvo engraving and Hybrid Motion™, and it's ready for any galvo source.

You want glass and crystal

Crystal awards, etched stemware, and keepsakes. Add the 5W UV, the only X1 laser that does inner (3D) engraving, with room for a full tray of crystals per run.

You mark metal every day

Tags, tools, EDC gear, and serial numbers. The 30W Fiber handles crisp black marking and 3D embossing on steel, aluminum, and brass.

You sell premium metal products

Color plaques, coins, medallions, and cut metal parts. The 60W MOPA adds color engraving on stainless, the deepest embossing, and thin-metal cutting.

You want it all

Glass, crystal, and every kind of metal. Pair UV with Fiber or MOPA, or run all five lasers. You connect one galvo source at a time and swap between jobs.

Technical Comparison

Full Specification Comparison

Every core spec, side by side, so you can see exactly what changes as you add lasers.

Specification	X1 Single CO₂	X1 CO₂ + Diode Galvo	+ 5W UV SourceRequires Diode Galvo	+ 30W Fiber SourceRequires Diode Galvo	+ 60W MOPA SourceRequires Diode Galvo
Overview
Best For	Cutting-focused shops: wood and acrylic	Cutting + fast, detailed engraving	Glass, crystal, and ultra-fine detail	Everyday metal marking	Color metal, embossing, thin-metal cutting
Lasers in the Setup	55W CO₂	55W CO₂ + 20W Diode Galvo	55W CO₂ + 20W Diode + 5W UV	55W CO₂ + 20W Diode + 30W Fiber	55W CO₂ + 20W Diode + 60W MOPA
How You Get There	Starting setup	Starting setup, or Single CO₂ + 20W Diode Galvo Module	CO₂ + Diode Galvo + UV source	CO₂ + Diode Galvo + Fiber source	CO₂ + Diode Galvo + MOPA source
20W Diode Galvo Module	Not included · required before adding UV, Fiber, or MOPA	Included	Required	Required	Required
Upgrade Options	Add 20W Diode Galvo Module, then UV, Fiber, or MOPA	Add UV, Fiber, or MOPA through Laser Swap™	Swap to Fiber or MOPA anytime	Swap to UV or MOPA anytime	Swap to UV or Fiber anytime
Lasers & Speed
Galvo Wavelength	—	450 nm (Diode)	355 nm (UV)	1064 nm (Fiber)	1064 nm (MOPA)
Max. Working Speed	CO₂: 600 mm/s	Galvo: 6,000 mm/s · CO₂: 600 mm/s	Galvo: 6,000 mm/s · CO₂: 600 mm/s	Galvo: 6,000 mm/s · CO₂: 600 mm/s	Galvo: 6,000 mm/s · CO₂: 600 mm/s
Finest Spot Size	CO₂: 0.175 × 0.175 mm	Diode: 0.16 × 0.14 mm	UV: 0.017 × 0.017 mm	Fiber: 0.05 × 0.05 mm	MOPA: 0.04 × 0.04 mm
Hybrid Motion™ / Smart Seam Blending	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multi-Laser Alignment	Not applicable	0.2 mm across calibrated area	0.2 mm across calibrated area	0.2 mm across calibrated area	0.2 mm across calibrated area
Max. Cutting Capacity (CO₂)	18 mm (0.71″) basswood · 20 mm (0.79″) acrylic, single pass, on every configuration
Capabilities
Wood & Acrylic Cutting	Yes (CO₂)	Yes (CO₂)	Yes (CO₂)	Yes (CO₂)	Yes (CO₂)
High-Speed Galvo Engraving	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Glass Surface Engraving	Yes (CO₂)	Yes (CO₂)	★ Best	Yes (CO₂)	Yes (CO₂)
Glass & Crystal Inner (3D) Engraving	No	No	Yes · only X1 source that can	No	No
Metal Black Marking	Limited	Limited	Good	Good	★ Best
Metal Color Engraving	No	Limited	Limited	Limited	★ Best
Metal 3D Embossing	No	No	Limited	Good	★ Best
Thin-Metal Cutting	No	No	No	Limited	Limited
Work Area
Surface Engraving Area	615 × 320 mm (24.2″ × 12.6″) on every configuration
Glass Inner Engraving Area	Not supported	Not supported	600 × 300 mm (23.6″ × 11.8″) in top 50 mm; 60 × 300 mm at 50–100 mm depth	Not supported	Not supported
Metal Embossing Area	Not supported	Not supported	—	415 × 225 mm (16.3″ × 8.9″) with Dust Hood for Embossing	415 × 225 mm (16.3″ × 8.9″) with Dust Hood for Embossing
Max. Processing Height	CO₂: 150 mm (5.9″)	CO₂: 150 mm · Galvo: 140 mm (5.5″)	CO₂: 150 mm · Galvo: 140 mm	CO₂: 150 mm · Galvo: 140 mm	CO₂: 150 mm · Galvo: 140 mm
Rotary & Long Material	Up to 110 mm (4.3″) diameter with RA3 · up to 118″ long with the Intelligent Conveyor Feeder, on every configuration
Power & Environment
Max. Input Power	CO₂: 550 W	CO₂: 550 W · Diode: 65 W	CO₂: 550 W · Diode: 65 W · UV: 192 W	CO₂: 550 W · Diode: 65 W · Fiber: 192 W	CO₂: 550 W · Diode: 65 W · MOPA: 300 W
Operating Temperature	0–35 °C	0–35 °C	UV: 10–35 °C	0–35 °C	0–35 °C
Laser Safety	Class 1	Class 1	Class 1 (Class 3B accessible during UV optical alignment)	Class 1	Class 1
Shared on Every X1
Cameras	Triple-camera system: 8 MP overview + 12 MP close-up + dot-laser ranging camera (±0.5 mm)
Setup Automation	ACS™: AutoLift Base, auto height measurement, auto alignment, and EasySet™ material recognition
Motion Accuracy	0.015 mm
Software	xTool Studio on Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android · USB and Wi-Fi
Machine Size & Weight	1,000 × 580 × 420 mm (39.4″ × 22.8″ × 16.5″) · main unit 60 kg (132 lb)
Input Voltage	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Galvo Sources

Add a Laser Any Time

Every galvo laser is also sold on its own, so you can start with what you need and add the rest as your product line grows. Single CO₂ owners add the 20W Diode Galvo Module first, then any UV, Fiber, or MOPA source.

Required First

20W Diode Galvo Module

Required for UV, Fiber & MOPA

Turns a Single CO₂ into a CO₂ + Diode Galvo with 6,000 mm/s engraving and the Laser Swap™ galvo path.

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Glass & Crystal

5W UV Galvo Source

Requires 20W Diode

Inner (3D) crystal engraving and ultra-fine marking with a 0.017 mm spot.

Shop 5W UV

Everyday Metal

30W Fiber Galvo Source

Requires 20W Diode

Crisp black marking and 3D embossing on steel, aluminum, and brass.

Shop 30W Fiber

Advanced Metal

60W MOPA Galvo Source

Requires 20W Diode

Color engraving on stainless, deep embossing, and thin-metal cutting.

Shop 60W MOPA

X1 Bundles

Picked Your Lasers? Choose Your Bundle

Each bundle is available with the laser setup you choose. Start with the machine alone, or add the accessories most X1 shops end up buying anyway.

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Base Bundle

The X1 with your chosen lasers

Your laser setup
No added accessories
Add accessories any time

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Versatile Bundle

X1 + Rotary, Conveyor & Stand

RA3 Intelligent 5-in-1 Rotary
Intelligent Conveyor Feeder System
Mobile Floor Safe Work Stand

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All in One Bundle

X1 + Rotary, Conveyor, Stand & AP2

RA3 Intelligent 5-in-1 Rotary
Intelligent Conveyor Feeder System
Mobile Floor Safe Work Stand
SafetyPro™ AP2 Air Purifier

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Accessories

Build Out Your X1 Workspace

These accessories work with every X1 laser setup. Add them with a bundle or one at a time.

Versatile & All in One Bundle

RA3 Intelligent 5-in-1 Rotary

Tumblers, rings, stemware, and spheres up to 110 mm in diameter, with MagSwap™ mode changes.

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Versatile & All in One Bundle

Intelligent Conveyor Feeder

Feed material up to 118″ long for large signs, panels, and furniture parts.

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Versatile & All in One Bundle

Mobile Floor Safe Work Stand

A rolling stand one person can move, lined up for long-material work with the conveyor.

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All in One Bundle

SafetyPro™ AP2 Air Purifier

Seven-stage filtration with SuperCyclone, so wood and acrylic cutting can stay indoors.

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More X1 Accessories

Long Material

Conveyor Rail Extension Kit

Requires Intelligent Conveyor

Extends the conveyor rails for longer stock on big-format jobs.

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Cutting

Honeycomb Laser Cutting Panel

Supports material and lets the beam pass through for cleaner cuts with less backside flare.

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Rotary

RA3 Rotary Roller Extension Kit

Requires RA3 Rotary

Extends the RA3 rollers to hold longer cylinders like tall tumblers and bottles.

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xTool X1 all-in-one laser cutter surrounded by engraved crystal, metal jewelry, and laser-cut wall art

Every X1 Includes

The Same Platform, Whichever Lasers You Choose

The laser lineup changes. The foundation doesn't.

55W CO₂ laser cutting 18 mm basswood and 20 mm acrylic
615 × 320 mm (24.2″ × 12.6″) work area
Triple-camera system with dot-laser height ranging
ACS™ automated setup with AutoLift Base and EasySet™
0.2 mm alignment across every installed laser
Twelve-sensor safety monitoring in a Class 1 enclosure
xTool Studio on desktop, tablet, and phone

Frequently Asked Questions

Know Before You Choose

What's the difference between the X1 Single CO₂ and the CO₂ + Diode Galvo?

Both have the same 55W CO₂ laser, cutting capacity, cameras, and work area. The CO₂ + Diode Galvo adds the 20W Diode Galvo Module, which brings engraving at up to 6,000 mm/s (versus 600 mm/s on CO₂), Hybrid Motion™, and the galvo path that UV, Fiber, and MOPA sources run through.

Can the X1 Single CO₂ be upgraded?

Yes. Add the 20W Diode Galvo Module to turn a Single CO₂ into a CO₂ + Diode Galvo setup. From there, you can add a 5W UV, 30W Fiber, or 60W MOPA source through Laser Swap™.

Can I add UV, Fiber, or MOPA directly to the Single CO₂?

No. The 20W Diode Galvo Module is required first. The UV, Fiber, and MOPA sources run through the diode module's galvo head, so they can't connect to a CO₂-only X1.

Should I start with the Single CO₂ and upgrade, or get the CO₂ + Diode Galvo now?

If you mostly cut and want a lower starting point, the Single CO₂ is a solid base you can build on later. If fast engraving, glass, or metal is already part of your plan, the CO₂ + Diode Galvo gets you there in one step, and it's ready for any galvo source. Our team can help you price both paths.

What's the difference between the Base, Versatile, and All in One Bundle?

The Base Bundle is the X1 with your chosen lasers and no added accessories. The Versatile Bundle adds the RA3 Intelligent 5-in-1 Rotary, the Intelligent Conveyor Feeder System, and the Mobile Floor Safe Work Stand. The All in One Bundle includes all three plus the SafetyPro™ AP2 Air Purifier.

Can I have more than one galvo source?

Yes. You can own two or all three of the 5W UV, 30W Fiber, and 60W MOPA sources. You connect one at a time through Laser Swap™ and switch between jobs as needed.

Can I run more than one add-on source at a time?

One external source (UV, Fiber, or MOPA) connects at a time through Laser Swap™. A single job can still combine the CO₂, the 20W Diode, and the connected source, for example engraving metal with MOPA and cutting the acrylic display with CO₂.

Should I choose the 30W Fiber or the 60W MOPA?

Choose the 30W Fiber for everyday metal work like names, logos, serial numbers, black marking, and 3D engraving. Choose the 60W MOPA for color engraving on stainless, deeper embossing, thin-metal cutting, and faster processing.

Which configuration engraves glass and crystal?

Every X1 can surface-engrave glass with the CO₂ laser. For 3D inner engraving in crystal, add the 5W UV source, the only X1 laser that does inner engraving, with an area of up to 600 × 300 mm in the top 50 mm of the glass.

Do I need to recalibrate when I add or switch lasers?

The X1 aligns every laser to one shared coordinate system with up to 0.2 mm accuracy, so you can switch lasers mid-project without re-positioning. When you first install a new UV, Fiber, or MOPA source, run the calibration using the large sheets that come with it.

Do all X1 setups cut the same thickness?

Yes. The 55W CO₂ is the cutting laser on every X1, with up to 18 mm basswood and 20 mm acrylic in a single pass.

Do accessories work with every configuration?

Yes. The RA3 Rotary, Intelligent Conveyor Feeder, Mobile Floor Safe Work Stand, SafetyPro™ AP2, and Honeycomb Laser Cutting Panel work with every X1 laser setup. Two accessories need another one first: the Conveyor Rail Extension Kit requires the Intelligent Conveyor Feeder, and the RA3 Rotary Roller Extension Kit requires the RA3 Rotary.

Is financing available on the X1 and add-on lasers?

Yes. Swing Design offers personal and business financing on every X1 bundle, plus the 20W Diode Galvo Module and the UV, Fiber, and MOPA sources.

Why Buy From Swing Design

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xTool X1 All in One Laser Machine - Which Lasers Do You Need?

Which xTool X1 LasersDo You Need?

Start With CO₂. Grow to Five Lasers.

55W CO₂

+ 20W Diode Galvo Module

+ 5W UV, 30W Fiber, or 60W MOPA

Five Lasers, Five Specialties

55W CO₂

20W Diode

5W UV

30W Fiber

60W MOPA

The Cutter: Thick, Clean Cuts in Wood and Acrylic

Best For

The Fast Engraver: Photo Detail at Galvo Speed

Best For

Glass & Crystal: Inner Engraving at Production Scale

Best For

Everyday Metal: Fast, Permanent, High-Contrast Marks

Best For

Advanced Metal: Color, Depth, and Cutting

Best For

Which Laser Is Best for Each Job?

Multi-Material Products That Command Higher Prices

Design and Run Every Laser From One Place

xTool Studio

Atomm AI Generators

Which Lasers Fit What You Sell?

You mostly cut wood and acrylic

You cut and engrave in the same jobs

You want glass and crystal

You mark metal every day

You sell premium metal products

You want it all

Full Specification Comparison

Add a Laser Any Time

20W Diode Galvo Module

5W UV Galvo Source

30W Fiber Galvo Source

60W MOPA Galvo Source

Picked Your Lasers? Choose Your Bundle

Base Bundle

Versatile Bundle

All in One Bundle

Build Out Your X1 Workspace

RA3 Intelligent 5-in-1 Rotary

Intelligent Conveyor Feeder

Mobile Floor Safe Work Stand

SafetyPro™ AP2 Air Purifier

More X1 Accessories

Conveyor Rail Extension Kit

Honeycomb Laser Cutting Panel

RA3 Rotary Roller Extension Kit

The Same Platform, Whichever Lasers You Choose

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