WeCreat Vision Pro 45W vs. xTool S1 40W
Both lasers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be said objectively.
The key differences
- The WeCreat Vision Pro 45W has the more powerful main source (45 W optical).
- Only the WeCreat Vision Pro 45W has a built-in camera for positioning.
- Air assist is included with the WeCreat Vision Pro 45W; on the xTool S1 40W it is only available as an accessory.
- Both are in the same price class, but in the manufacturer's shop the xTool S1 40W is around €220 cheaper (as of 8 Oct 2026).
| WeCreat Vision Pro 45W | xTool S1 40W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,500 to €3,000 | €1,500 to €3,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €1,999, Basic Pack (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €1,779, Basic Bundle (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Laser source | Diode 45 W optical (BeamFocus); optional 2 W infrared 1064 nm (swappable) | Diode 40 W optical; optional 2 W infrared 1064 nm |
| Power (optical, main source) | 45 W | 40 W |
| Work area | 500 × 320 mm | 498 × 319 mm |
| Dimensions | 680 × 530 × 253 mm | 765 × 561 × 183 mm |
| Weight | 21 kg | 20 kg |
| Construction type | Gantry | Gantry |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Speed (max.) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | up to 18 mm linden wood in one pass according to the comparison table; BeamFocus section states up to 25 mm | up to 18 mm cherry wood, 15 mm linden plywood, 15 mm black acrylic in one pass; stainless steel up to 0.1 mm |
| Air Assist | integrated | optional (Smart Air Assist) |
| Camera | yes, HD camera with autofocus | no (snapshot via smartphone photo) |
| Fume extraction | Exhaust port, fume extraction optional (AirGuard Ultra) | integrated exhaust fan with exhaust hose, air purifier optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional (in the Rotary Pack) | optional (RA2 Pro) |
| Software | WeCreat MakeIt, LightBurn | xTool Studio (XCS), LightBurn (basic functions) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, MDF, Paper, Leather, Felt, Acrylic (dark), Bamboo, Fabric, Glass (dark), Ceramic, Stone, Stainless steel (marking), Coated metal | Wood, MDF, Paper, Leather, Felt, Acrylic (opaque), Bamboo, Fabric, Glass (dark), Ceramic, Stone, Slate, Cork, Stainless steel (marking), Painted/coated metal, Plastic (with IR module) |
Who is which one suitable for?
WeCreat Vision Pro 45W
Small shops that want to cut thicker wood too with an enclosed diode laser.
- 45 W diode in an enclosed class 1 enclosure
- LiDAR autofocus and automatic lifting table up to 140 mm
xTool S1 40W
Makers and small businesses who mainly cut wood and opaque acrylic and want an enclosed diode laser.
- high cutting power for a diode laser (up to 18 mm wood according to the manufacturer)
- Class 1 enclosure with fume extraction
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