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xTool · CO₂ (CO₂ + IR)
xTool P3 · 80W CO₂
2025 flagship 80W CO₂: ACS automation, huge bed, optional IR for metal
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Released August 2025
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TL;DR
xTool P3 (August 2025) replaces the P2/P2S as the company's CO₂ flagship: 80W tube, 915×458 mm bed, integrated chiller, fire suppression, and ACS™ automation (cameras, LiDAR autofocus, AI nesting). Optional 5W IR module adds bare-metal marking. From ~$5,999: built for shops outgrowing diode lasers.
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What makes this machine stand out
Hardware and workflow features worth understanding before you buy : not just wattage on a label.
Autofocus / height sensing (Z-style)
The machine measures material height (autofocus, LiDAR, or probe-style sensing) so the lens sits at the right distance before the job starts : you are not dialing focus by hand on every new thickness. Huge time saver on mixed scrap, warped boards, and CO₂ beds with varying acrylic sheets.
Swappable laser module
You can upgrade optical power (or add an infrared module on some lines) by swapping the laser head on the same chassis : not buying a whole new machine. Check connector compatibility and firmware before assuming your future 40W module fits today’s 10W purchase.
Real CO₂ cutting
A glass-tube CO₂ laser cuts cast acrylic and thick soft woods in ways diodes cannot match at the same price tier. Budget for outdoor exhaust or serious filtration : the cutting advantage is real, the ventilation homework is too.
Fire detection / suppression
Built-in flame monitoring or suppression is rare on desktop lasers and matters when you cut cardboard, thick wood, or run unattended-ish batch jobs. It does not replace a nearby extinguisher and human judgment.
Our verdict
Ideal if you
xTool P3 is built for acrylic signage, thick wood, and shop production once exhaust is sorted. 80W adds headroom on panels and multi-pass jobs.
Skip if you
Avoid without ducting, for occasional gifts only, or if budget ignores tube replacement, power, and floor space. Bare metal without an IR accessory stays out of scope.
Pros
- Strong on acrylic and wood versus diodes on the same budget tier
- Integrated cabinet helps contain the beam and everyday smoke versus open-frame diodes
- Software listed on the profile: test your workflow (LightBurn or maker app) on scrap first
Cons
- Ventilation to the outside is mandatory for regular cutting, not an optional upgrade
- Tube life and replacement cost are part of the true ownership budget
What this machine is for
Automated 80W CO₂ production for sign shops and serious small businesses
80W CO₂ module · xTool P3
Laser spot size
~0.15 mm CO₂ spot
Motion precision: 0.01 mm
Sample engrave job
~3–5 min
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Sample cut job
~1–2 min
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Reference benchmark: same job size on every machine so you can compare times fairly. Times are estimates for the reference job above; your design complexity and settings will change them.
Materials
- · Wood
- · Acrylic
- · Leather
- · Glass
- · Stone
- · Rubber
- · Anodized aluminum
- · Stainless (with optional IR module)
Accessories & add-ons
Typical inclusions and add-ons for this profile : confirm your SKU.
- Included
Enclosure / cabinet
- Optional
Laser safety glasses
CO₂ wavelength: match OD rating for 10.6 µm if required by manual
- Recommended
Fire extinguisher
Editorial guidance : not a live parts list. See also: Ventilation setup · Safety basics
Practical notes
Beginner notes
This profile is the 80W SKU on xTool P3. Read the TL;DR and benchmarks above, then compare other modules via the chips before buying.
Pro tips
Plan exhaust before delivery. Run material tests on the full bed: large beds need focus calibration at corners. Price the IR module only if metal is a regular revenue line.
Pro / technical specsRaw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.
- Max speed (spec)
- 1,200 mm/s
- Avg engrave speed
- 200–400 mm/s fill
- Avg cut speed
- 20–50 mm/s on 3 mm acrylic
Alternatives to the xTool P3 80W
Machines in the same space, picked from our database by type, price, and score.
xTool · CO₂ · $4,799 – $5,499
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.
OMTech · CO₂ · $3,000 – $3,500
OMTech's 80W desktop/floor CO₂ machines target sign shops and serious makers who need faster cuts on thick acrylic and wood. More power, larger beds, and higher price than K40 class. Expect setup, ventilation, and maintenance: not plug-and-play.
Monport · CO₂ · $1,800 – $2,800
Monport sits between budget K40 machines and premium enclosed CO₂ like xTool P2. The 55W desktop models offer real cutting power with improved build quality and optional autofocus. Still needs ventilation, but closer to 'business ready' than a stock K40.