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xToolDiode laser engraver

xTool S1 20W

xTool S1 20W is a diode laser engraver released in 2023. Key specs: laser sources Blue diode (≈455 nm), laser output power 20 W, work area 498 × 319 mm, max engraving / travel speed 600 mm/s.

8.5Score
Power & cutting7.7
Speed8.0
Precision5.4
Work area7.3
Safety8.8
Features & ease of use4.0
price rangeUS$1,150–1,450
Year
2023
Brand
xToolxTool
Popularity
#405 of 406
Blue diode (≈455 nm)Laser sources
20 WLaser output power
498 × 319 mmWork area
600 mm/sMax engraving / travel speed
0.1 mmLaser spot size
YesEnclosed (fully covered)
Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)Laser safety class
Spec guide

How it ranks among diode laser engravers of 2023

Compared with diode laser engravers released in 2023. Bars show the share of models it beats.

compared with other diode laser engravers

Why is S1 20W a good choice?

Laser output power: 20 Wbetter than 70% of diode laser engravers
Max engraving / travel speed: 600 mm/sbetter than 76% of diode laser engravers
Specifications

Full specifications

General
Laser sources
Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion system
Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sources
No
Laser power
Laser output power
20 W
Work area
Work area
498 × 319 mm
Work area width (X)
498 mm
Work area depth (Y)
319 mm
Work area (surface)
1,589 cm²
Max workpiece height
134 mm
Pass-through slot
Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed
600 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size
0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy
0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)
Yes
Laser safety class
Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detection
Yes
Emergency stop button
Yes
Lid interlock
Yes
Features
Air assist
No
Built-in camera
No
Autofocus / auto height
No
Rotary attachment support
Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections
USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Yes
USB
Yes
Compatible software
LightBurn, xTool Creative Space
LightBurn compatible
Yes
File formats
SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width
765 mm
Depth
561 mm
Height
183 mm
Weight
20 kg

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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