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xTool · CO₂ (CO₂ + IR)

xTool P3

Name: xTool P3
Brand: xTool
SKU: xtool-p3

2025 flagship 80W CO₂ — ACS automation, huge bed, optional IR for metal

Last updated June 1, 2026How we evaluate

Released August 2025

Optional 5W infrared (1064 nm) module

Base machine is 80W CO₂. Add the IR module for bare-metal and plastic marking without a separate fiber engraver.

80W CO₂ (included)(CO₂)
5W IR module (optional)(Infrared (1064 nm))

What this machine is for

Automated 80W CO₂ production for sign shops and serious small businesses

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

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.

What this machine is for

2025 xTool flagship CO₂ for high-volume cutting and engraving with factory-style automation.

Best for

Sign shopsEtsy productionP2/P2S upgradeThick acrylic & wood

Materials

Engraves

· Wood
· Acrylic
· Leather
· Glass
· Stone
· Rubber
· Anodized aluminum
· Stainless (with optional IR module)

Cuts

· Acrylic up to ~25 mm (claimed)
· Basswood up to ~20 mm (claimed)
· Leather
· Fabric
· Paper

Cannot do

· Bare metal without IR accessory
· Apartment without exhaust routing
· Budget hobby-only use

Pros

✓80W and ~2.3× P2S work area — real production headroom
✓ACS automation: cameras, LiDAR focus, AI nesting, batch fill
✓Class 1 enclosure, fire detection/suppression, integrated chiller
✓Optional IR module for metal vs buying a separate fiber box
✓Conveyor feeder option for long materials

Cons

✗Premium price — several times a good diode laser
✗Heavy; dedicated space and strong exhaust required
✗CO₂ tube maintenance and replacement cost
✗Accessories (feeder, AutoLift, IR) push total cost higher
✗Overkill if you only engrave small gifts

Beginner notes

Buy P3 if you run a shop cutting acrylic signs or thick wood daily. Coming from P2S? You gain power, bed size, and automation — not a minor tweak. Still on a budget? Consider Monport/OMTech CO₂ or stay on Falcon 2 Pro diode.

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 specs

Raw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.

Laser spot size: ~0.15 mm CO₂ spot
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
Motion precision: 0.01 mm