Hybrid · laser engravers

Fast portable dual-laser for on-site customization and small-batch metal + wood

xTool F2 (2025) upgrades the F1 formula with more power, a 50MP alignment camera, and up to 6,000 mm/s galvo speed. Dual-source (diode + infrared) for metal marking and organics in a compact box: xTool Studio only, no LightBurn.

Vinyl & paper cutting plus light laser engraving in one machine

The M1 Ultra combines a diode laser with a digital blade cutter (like a Cricut on steroids). Cut vinyl, paper, and fabric with the blade; engrave wood and leather with the laser. Niche but powerful if your workflow mixes both: wrong pick if you only want laser cutting.

Direct bare-metal marking for jewelry, tools & personalization

A compact desktop machine combining a 20W fiber laser and 20W diode. The fiber module marks bare metal: stainless steel, aluminum, brass: without spray. Ideal for jewelry, knives, and metal gifts. Premium price for a small work area.

Compact metal marking plus light diode engraving for small items

The F1 started the compact dual-laser category. Slower than F1 Ultra but often cheaper on sale. Still a metal-marking specialist with small bed: not a general workshop laser.

High-speed compact metal marking plus bonus diode for wood & leather

xTool's flagship desktop dual laser: 60W MOPA fiber for color and deep metal marking, plus a 40W diode for wood and leather, in an enclosed 220 × 220 mm machine. Fast and precise, but priced for small businesses, not hobby use.

Cut thin sheet metal and engrave or cut wood and acrylic with one machine in a small workshop

The Gweike MCore combines a 400W fiber laser, rated to cut up to 5 mm of stainless steel, carbon steel, brass and aluminum, with an 80W CO₂ laser for wood and acrylic up to 20 mm, in one enclosed 711 × 411 mm machine with a 16 MP camera. Gweike gives 1,200 mm/s and 0.01 mm motion accuracy. Pre-order: in October 2026 Gweike's store listed it as sold out at $6,999, with shipment from China by sea in November, and no hands-on review or owner report existed yet. Every figure here is a manufacturer claim.

Portable fiber + diode for on-site metal and wood engraving

LaserPecker LP5 combines fiber and diode sources for metal marking plus organic engraving in one portable chassis. Specialty travel/event machine: not a full workshop replacement.

Smart portable dual-source engraving for travel and small items

Longer Nano Duo AI adds dual-source portability with app AI features for layout and material presets. Niche portable for makers who want Longer branding plus more flexibility than single-beam Nano models.

One enclosed machine for CO₂ cutting and galvo engraving, expandable to glass and metal later

The X1 is an xTool platform revealed in late August 2026 and not yet delivered. Every X1 starts with a 55W CO₂ head on a gantry; a 20W diode galvo module, moving with the gantry, adds fast engraving and is required for the optional 5W UV, 60W MOPA and 30W fiber sources. xTool gives a maximum working area of 615 × 320 mm, up to 6,000 mm/s in galvo mode and a pass-through for projects up to 3 m. A refundable $100 deposit is open; xTool says prices will be revealed on October 28 and shipping starts on October 29, 2026. Until then, prices are unknown, and specs and dates may change.

Everyday engraving plus reliable light cutting on wood, leather, and dark acrylic

Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W adds a dual-laser setup in an enclosed chassis for faster engraving and some metal/plastic marking. Middle ground between A1 10W and the open Falcon 2 Pro 40W line.

Fast marking of small objects in wood, leather and metal from one enclosed portable box

The Acmer GE1 (August 2026) is a small enclosed galvo engraver that pairs a 10W blue diode for wood, leather and paper with a 2W 1064 nm infrared source for metal and some plastics. Acmer gives 5,000 mm/s galvo speed, a motorized Z-axis with auto-focus for objects up to 110 mm tall and a 105 × 105 mm field, extendable to 105 × 370 mm with the optional slide. At $799 it costs far less than xTool's portable galvos, but it is brand new: no dimensions, weight or independent test yet.