xTool · Diode laser
xTool S1 20W
Enclosed gantry diode laser with 20 W and class 1 safety. The cheaper S1 variant cuts up to about 10 mm of wood in one pass.
Ideal for: Beginners and hobby makers looking for an enclosed diode laser for wood and leather who want to spend less than on the 40 W version.
Price in the manufacturer's shop€1,389, Basic Bundle, sold outVariant temporarily unavailableAs of 26 Oct 2026, can change dailyThere is no manufacturer's shop price for your region, the EU price is shown.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Class 1 enclosure, designed for indoor use without laser safety glasses
- large work area of around 50 x 33 cm
- LightBurn support and optional 1064 nm module for metal and plastic
Cons
- no integrated camera, positioning by photo snapshot
- Air Assist only as an accessory
- Diode does not cut transparent acrylic
Specs
| Price range | €1,000 to €1,500 |
|---|---|
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €1,389, Basic Bundle; Variant temporarily unavailable, sold out (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Diode laser |
| Laser source | Diode 20 W optical; optional 2 W infrared 1064 nm |
| Power (optical, main source) | 20 W |
| Work area | 498 × 330 mm |
| Dimensions | 765 × 561 × 183 mm |
| Weight | 20 kg |
| Construction type | Gantry |
| Enclosure | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 |
| Speed (max.) | 600 mm/s |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | up to 10 mm cherry wood or 10 mm linden plywood in one pass; stainless steel up to 0.04 mm |
| Air Assist | optional (Smart Air Assist) |
| Camera | no (snapshot via smartphone photo) |
| Fume extraction | integrated exhaust fan with exhaust hose, air purifier optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional (RA2 Pro) |
| Software | xTool Studio (XCS), LightBurn (basic functions) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | 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) |
Source: Manufacturer or retailer specifications, As of 10/2026. Cutting figures are manufacturer values under ideal conditions.
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