xTool · Diode laser
xTool S1 40W
Most powerful S1 variant with 40 W diode in an enclosed class 1 housing. Cuts up to 18 mm cherry wood in a single pass according to the manufacturer.
Ideal for: Makers and small businesses who mainly cut wood and opaque acrylic and want an enclosed diode laser.
Price in the manufacturer's shop€1,779, Basic BundleAs 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
- high cutting power for a diode laser (up to 18 mm wood according to the manufacturer)
- Class 1 enclosure with fume extraction
- LightBurn support and optional 1064 nm module
Cons
- no integrated camera
- Air Assist only as an accessory
- at 600 mm/s much slower than galvo machines when engraving
Specs
| Price range | €1,500 to €3,000 |
|---|---|
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €1,779, Basic Bundle (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Diode laser |
| Laser source | Diode 40 W optical; optional 2 W infrared 1064 nm |
| Power (optical, main source) | 40 W |
| Work area | 498 × 319 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 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 (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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