xTool M1 Ultra vs. xTool M2
Both lasers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be said objectively.
The key differences
- The xTool M2 is in a lower price class (€500 to €1,000) than the xTool M1 Ultra (€1,000 to €1,500).
- The xTool M2 has the larger work area (426 × 320 mm).
- Only the xTool M2 has a built-in camera for positioning.
- Air assist is included with the xTool M2; on the xTool M1 Ultra it is only available as an accessory.
- According to the manufacturer, the xTool M2 is faster (up to 600 mm/s instead of 400 mm/s). This saves time, especially on large engravings.
| xTool M1 Ultra | xTool M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,000 to €1,500 | €500 to €1,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | no longer in the manufacturer's shop | from €549.01 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Laser source | Diode 10 W or 20 W optical; plus knife, pen and CMY inkjet | blue diode 10 W or 20 W optical; optional 3 W infrared 1064 nm; optional CMYK inkjet module |
| Power (optical, main source) | 10 W | 10 W |
| Work area | 300 × 300 mm | 426 × 320 mm |
| Dimensions | 620 × 498 × 178 mm | 610 × 569 × 180 mm |
| Weight | 12 kg | 12.3 kg |
| Construction type | Gantry | Gantry |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Speed (max.) | 400 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | Laser: up to 6 mm (10 W) or 10 mm (20 W) basswood; knife: up to 1.5 to 2.5 mm | Basswood up to 8 mm (10 W) or 10 mm (20 W), black acrylic up to 3 mm or 8 mm in one pass |
| Air Assist | optional | built-in (air pump, no external connection) |
| Camera | no (pinpoint positioning) | yes, 5 MP overview camera and 2 MP close-up camera |
| Fume extraction | integrated exhaust fan with exhaust hose, air purifier optional | no filter integrated, desktop air purifier or SafetyPro AP2 optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional (RA2 Pro, only with riser) | optional, round engraving up to 100 mm diameter without riser |
| Software | xTool Creative Space (XCS) | xTool Studio |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, LAN (IP) | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, MDF, Leather, Acrylic (opaque), Paper, Vinyl, Felt, Fabric, Glass, Ceramic, Marble, Stainless steel (marking) | Wood, MDF, Acrylic (opaque), Paper, Cardboard, Foam, Leather, Felt, Fabric, Cork, Rubber, Glass, Ceramic, Plastic, Metal (with IR module) |
Who is which one suitable for?
xTool M1 Ultra
Hobbyists looking for a second-hand multi-purpose machine for paper, vinyl and wood.
- Laser, knife, pen and inkjet in one device
- Class 1
xTool M2
Hobbyists and beginners who want to combine laser engraving with colour printing on paper, wood and fabric.
- affordable entry into an enclosed class 1 laser
- Air Assist and two cameras as standard
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