xTool P2S

Name: xTool P2S
Brand: xTool
SKU: xtool-p2s

Updated P2 with faster processing and improved autofocus

Last updated June 1, 2026How we evaluate

Released June 2024

What this machine is for

Next-gen enclosed CO₂ for small businesses cutting acrylic and wood

Reference benchmark same job size on every machine so you can compare times fairly.

Laser spot size

~0.15 mm CO₂ spot

Smaller spot = finer detail (frame motion is usually the same across tiers)

Motion precision: 0.01 mm

Sample engrave job

~3–5 min

Filled photo or logo on birch plywood

10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)

Sample cut job

~1–2 min

Simple square cut-out from 3 mm acrylic

10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)

Times are estimates for the reference job above; your design complexity and settings will change them.

TL;DR

The P2S refines the original P2 with better software and autofocus. Same 55W CO₂ class for acrylic and wood production. Still xTool's main enclosed CO₂ below the P3 flagship — choose P3 if you need 80W and automation; P2S if 55W and budget fit.

What this machine is for

Premium enclosed CO₂ for production cutting of acrylic and wood in small businesses.

Best for

Small businessAcrylic productionEtsy shopsP2 upgrade

Materials

Engraves

· Wood
· Acrylic
· Leather
· Glass
· Anodized aluminum

Cuts

· Acrylic up to ~15 mm
· Wood up to ~18 mm
· Leather
· Fabric

Cannot do

· Bare metal marking
· Zero ventilation
· Budget hobby use

Pros

✓Best-in-class desktop CO₂ workflow
✓Camera alignment
✓Fully enclosed
✓Strong xTool ecosystem
✓Faster iteration over original P2

Cons

✗Very expensive
✗Heavy, needs ventilation
✗CO₂ tube maintenance
✗Overkill for engraving-only hobbyists

Beginner notes

Only buy if you have confirmed CO₂ cutting needs and ventilation planned. Otherwise start with a diode.

Pro tips

Pair with xTool conveyor for batch work. LightBurn unlocks advanced nesting for sign shops.

Pro / technical specs

Raw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.

Laser spot size: ~0.15 mm CO₂ spot
Max speed (spec): 600 mm/s
Avg engrave speed: 150–320 mm/s fill
Avg cut speed: 15–45 mm/s on 3 mm acrylic
Motion precision: 0.01 mm