Brand evidence desk

xTool laser evidence desk

xTool spans CO₂ and hybrid diode/MOPA systems, so the brand name does not establish process fit. This page organizes current official records without claiming hands-on testing.

Sources and limitations shownVerified: Sep 10, 2026

Best for

  • P2S and P3 CO₂ research
  • F2 Ultra hybrid research
  • Buyers comparing exact regional configurations

Watch for

  • Regional class and warranty can differ
  • Bundles change installed cost
  • Maximum speed is not production throughput

Machines in this decision

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xTool P2S

Evidence record

CO2 · 55 W · 600 × 305 mm

Fit
premium enclosed CO₂ workflow
Watch
regional SKU/class and warranty must match
Price context
$2,799 — US standalone displayed price observed 15 Sep 2026; storefront also labeled P2S Pre Order, so dispatch remains unresolved
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xTool P3

Evidence record

CO2 · 80 W · 915 × 458 mm

Fit
larger-format enclosed CO₂ workflow
Watch
105 kg machine demands route and bench planning
Price context
$6,299 — US standalone displayed price observed 15 Sep 2026; not an installed quote and subject to cart, region and configuration
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xTool F2 Ultra

Evidence record

Dual diode/fiber · 40 W blue diode + 60 W 1064 nm MOPA · 220 × 220 mm internal area

Fit
integrated dual-process workflow
Watch
small internal work area
Price context
$5,299 — US dual 60 W MOPA + 40 W diode standalone price observed 10 Sep 2026; MOPA-only and bundle prices differ
View current xTool configuration Standard merchant link · no active affiliation

Evidence desk

Side-by-side documented facts

Each record shows its evidence date. Prices, bundles, availability and regional terms can change; recheck the exact configuration before purchase.

Current official-source evidence and explicitly unresolved fields; no pay-to-rank score
CriterionxTool P2SxTool P3xTool F2 Ultra
Laser processCO2 · 55 WCO2 · 80 WDual diode/fiber · 40 W blue diode + 60 W 1064 nm MOPA
Published work area600 × 305 mm915 × 458 mm220 × 220 mm internal area
Enclosure / class contextSold in documented Class 1 and Class 4 versions; verify the exact SKU before purchaseClass 1 in the documented standalone configuration; adding the intelligent conveyor changes the system to Class 4Integrated enclosed workflow per current product documentation
Ventilation contextBuilt-in 145 CFM exhaust fan and exhaust hose; official guidance routes outdoors and filtration is optionalIF2 2.0 inline fan included; AP2/AP2 Max filtration is separate unless included in the selected bundleUse model-specific extraction and material controls
Machine dimensions1,000 × 639 × 268 mm1,250 × 780 × 496 mm in the product/manual table; the FAQ gives 808 mm depth, so plan the route conservativelyNot established in the reviewed evidence
Published weight45 kg (99.21 lb)105 kgNot established in the reviewed evidence
Rotary compatibilityOptional rotary; official FAQ lists geometry limits that change when the riser base is usedOptional RA3/RA2; published ranges depend on roller, chuck, sphere and ring configurationRA3 rotary supported; exact object capacity was not established in the reviewed evidence
Electrical / coolingMaximum machine input listed as 700 W; verify the selected regional voltage and complete accessory load · Built-in liquid-cooling system requires purified water and model-specific, temperature-dependent antifreeze preparation100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; official sources conflict between 1,400 W maximum and 1,700 W input · Built-in inverter water chiller with a 1,200 ml tank; use the exact manual's water and antifreeze instructionsNot established in the reviewed evidence
SoftwarexTool Studio/XCS by USB, Wi-Fi or IP; LightBurn works by cable but does not support the cameras or autofocusxTool Studio on Windows/macOS via USB or Wi-Fi; reviewed P3 evidence did not establish LightBurn supportxTool Studio/XCS; current official FAQ says F2 Ultra is no longer LightBurn-compatible
AvailabilityUS standalone and bundles listed for sale on 3 Sep 2026; recheck the exact SKU, classification and cartUS page listed standalone and bundled variants as available with 3–5 business-day shipping on 3 Sep 2026Official US page stated shipment in 7–9 business days when checked 3 Sep 2026
Published price$2,799. US standalone displayed price observed 15 Sep 2026; storefront also labeled P2S Pre Order, so dispatch remains unresolved$6,299. US standalone displayed price observed 15 Sep 2026; not an installed quote and subject to cart, region and configuration$5,299. US dual 60 W MOPA + 40 W diode standalone price observed 10 Sep 2026; MOPA-only and bundle prices differ
Warranty contextUS P2-series terms: 12 months main components, six months laser tube and three months mirrors/focusing lens; regional terms differCurrent US product page states 12 months; current UK page states 24 months, so match the region and SKUVerify current regional policy
Specification record dateSep 7, 2026Sep 7, 2026Sep 10, 2026
Later field checksprice: Sep 15, 2026 — USD 2,799 — P2S standalone displayed offer; availability: Sep 15, 2026 — Pre Order label displayed; exact dispatch date not establishedprice: Sep 15, 2026 — USD 6,299 — P3 standalone displayed offerNo separately dated field update

CO₂ range: P2S and P3

P2S is a 55 W CO₂ system with a published 600 × 305 mm area. P3 moves to a documented 80 W source and 915 × 458 mm area, but its 105 kg mass, conflicting 1,400/1,700 W official input figures and larger route make site planning a first-order decision.

These systems are relevant to verified acrylic and organic-material workflows. Regional classification, warranty, price and bundle content must match the exact purchase location; P3 is Class 1 standalone but becomes Class 4 with the conveyor.

Hybrid range: F2 Ultra

F2 Ultra combines documented diode and MOPA sources inside a compact workflow. Each material must route to the correct source; hybrid does not mean every material or operation is supported.

Its small internal field favors compact personalization rather than large sheet production. Current regional price and warranty remain fields to verify in the exact cart.

How to compare xTool

Save the product page, current manual, regional SKU, source configuration, included extraction, rotary or conveyor, software requirements, warranty and full quote. Treat vendor performance numbers as attributed claims.

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F2 Ultra versus F1 Ultra

The exact comparison separates conventional fiber from MOPA and shows why a shared 220 × 220 mm field does not make the systems equivalent.

Decision criteria

01Exact model/SKU
02Source and wavelength
03Work area
04Class/enclosure
05Extraction
06Regional warranty
07Dated complete price

Primary and authoritative sources

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