xTool M1 Ultra 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 xTool M1 Ultra is in a lower price class (€1,000 to €1,500) than the xTool S1 40W (€1,500 to €3,000).
- The xTool S1 40W has the more powerful main source (40 W optical).
- The xTool S1 40W has the larger work area (498 × 319 mm).
- According to the manufacturer, the xTool S1 40W is faster (up to 600 mm/s instead of 400 mm/s). This saves time, especially on large engravings.
| xTool M1 Ultra | xTool S1 40W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,000 to €1,500 | €1,500 to €3,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | no longer in the manufacturer's shop | €1,779, Basic Bundle (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 | Diode 40 W optical; optional 2 W infrared 1064 nm |
| Power (optical, main source) | 10 W | 40 W |
| Work area | 300 × 300 mm | 498 × 319 mm |
| Dimensions | 620 × 498 × 178 mm | 765 × 561 × 183 mm |
| Weight | 12 kg | 20 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 | 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 | optional | optional (Smart Air Assist) |
| Camera | no (pinpoint positioning) | no (snapshot via smartphone photo) |
| Fume extraction | integrated exhaust fan with exhaust hose, air purifier optional | integrated exhaust fan with exhaust hose, air purifier optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional (RA2 Pro, only with riser) | optional (RA2 Pro) |
| Software | xTool Creative Space (XCS) | xTool Studio (XCS), LightBurn (basic functions) |
| 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, 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?
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 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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