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The Best Desktop Laser Cutters and Engravers
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items Explore a curated selection of leading laser cutter alternatives — encompassing Diode, CO₂, and Fibre technologies. From lightweight hobby machines to robust production workhorses, this guide highlights each model’s standout features, ideal users, an...
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Glowforge
xTool
Creality
Thunder Laser
OMTech
Glowforge
Glowforge.com offers a selection of desktop laser cutters and engravers. Ranging from beginner to more production based machines.
Great for beginners & small craft projects, really compact but only has a 6W diode laser
Glowforge Aura
It’s a good pick for hobbyists who’ve got a bit more budget to spend since it’s a 40W CO₂ laser.
Glowforge Plus
It’s great for advanced hobbyists or part-time makers, and it runs on a 40W CO₂ laser.
Glowforge Plus HD
A solid choice for small businesses or frequent makers since it uses a more powerful 45W CO₂ laser
Glowforge Pro
Same as the Pro but with upgraded cameras and faster cutting speed
Glowforge Pro HD
xTool
xTool makes all kinds of cool laser machines—from diode and CO₂ to fiber lasers that can even engrave metal—and they’ve got plenty of add-ons to make them even more versatile.
This one’s awesome if your business needs to handle both metal and organic materials—it covers both really well.
xTool F1 Ultra & F1 Lite Portable and High Speed Laser Engraver
Perfect if you’re ready to level up from a basic diode machine—this one gives hobbyists a real upgrade.
xTool S1 Enclosed Diode Laser Cutter
A fantastic pick for prosumers and small businesses that want the flexibility to work with a really wide range of materials.
xTool P2S & P2 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Cutter
The P3 is latest release from xTool so currently in presale. Great work area and most powerful laser from an xTool machine
xTool P3 Presale
Creality
Creality is best known for its 3D printers, but it’s also become a popular name in desktop laser engraving.
Open-frame desktop laser that packs 10 W of power—perfect for stepping up your engraving game!
Falcon CR 10W Diode Laser Engraver
This all-in-one desktop laser is perfect for beginners—auto-material recognition, it’s awesome for crafting on wood, leather, acrylic, and more!
Creality Falcon A1 10W Laser Engraver & Cutter
This is fully enclosed, with filters and a roomy workspace—comes in 22 W, 40 W, or a powerful 60 W!
Creality Falcon Laser | Your First Laser Cutter to Create
Thunder Laser
Thunder Laser has delivered precision-focused laser machines since 2011 and established Thunder Laser USA in 2016 to bring enterprise-grade performance to hobbyists, educators, and small businesses
A powerhouse for serious makers! It’s got a 30 W CO₂ RF tube that’s as capable as a 60 W glass laser—pro-level features in a compact package.
Bolt Laser Machine For Cutting & Engraving - Thunder Laser
This one’s perfect for power users! It packs a 30 W RF CO₂ tube with the performance of a 70 W glass laser—desktop precision at its best.
Bolt Plus Cutting & Engraving Laser Machine - Thunder Laser
Great if you're looking to engrave on metals or plastic
Aurora Lite Fiber Laser MAchine - thunder Laser
OMTech
OMTech has awesome, affordable lasers for everyone—from hobbyists to small businesses—with everything from compact CO₂ cutters to high-powered fiber machines!
It’s a great choice for hobbyists who want a powerful but compact 55 W CO₂ cutter.
OMTech Polar Lite 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Engraver and Cutter
Like the Polar Light but with a pass through slot for even longer materials
OMTech Polar+ 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Engraver and Cutter with Two Rotary Axes
Aimed at advanced hobbyists to pro users and needs a bit more space but has a larger bed size, running on a 60 W CO₂ laser.
60W CO2 Laser Cutter and Engraver with 600x400mm Engraving Area | Turbo-646