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Longer Ray7S 40W vs xTool M2 20W

What Ray7S 40W does better (1) and where M2 20W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Longer Ray7S 40W
Longer · 2026Ray7S 40W
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ US$850
Higher score
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xTool M2 20W
xTool · 2026M2 20W
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ US$900
9.0Power & cutting8.5
8.3Safety7.2
6.9Features & ease of use7.2

Why is Ray7S 40W better than M2 20W?

  1. Laser output power40 W vs 20 W2×

Why is M2 20W better than Ray7S 40W?

  1. Built-in cameraNo · Ray7S 40W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Longer Ray7S 40WLonger Ray7S 40W≈ US$8509.1
xTool M2 20WxTool M2 20W≈ US$9008.7
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNo—
Laser power
Laser output power40 W20 W
Work area
Work area305 × 310 mm—
Work area width (X)305 mm—
Work area depth (Y)310 mm—
Work area (surface)946 cm²—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNo—
Features
Air assistYes—
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Offline engraving (no computer)YesYes
Laser module option (CNC)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsWi-Fi—
Wi-FiYes—
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