Best for
- Wood and acrylic product businesses
- Enclosed desktop buyers
- Shops comparing diode and CO₂ installed cost
Watch for
- Vision Pro is 45 W—not a 60 W laser
- P2S exists in Class 1 and Class 4 SKUs
- Neither base package should be assumed to include a purifier
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WeCreat Vision Pro
Evidence recordDiode · 45 W · 500 × 320 mm
- Fit
- enclosed diode workflow
- Watch
- clear acrylic is not a documented cutting fit for the diode process
- Price context
- $1,940 — US Basic promotional price observed 3 Sep 2026; bundles and price can change
xTool P2S
Evidence recordCO2 · 55 W · 600 × 305 mm
- Fit
- premium enclosed CO₂ workflow
- Watch
- regional SKU/class and warranty must match
- Price context
- $2,999 — US standalone price observed 3 Sep 2026; Versatile was $4,169 and All-in-One $5,069
Evidence desk
Side-by-side documented facts
Facts below were checked against official sources on 3 Sep 2026. Prices, bundles and regional terms can change.
| Criterion | WeCreat Vision Pro | xTool P2S |
|---|---|---|
| Laser process | Diode · 45 W | CO2 · 55 W |
| Published work area | 500 × 320 mm | 600 × 305 mm |
| Enclosure / class context | Full-metal enclosure; manufacturer states FDA Class 1 with lid-open shutdown and fire detection | Sold in documented Class 1 and Class 4 versions; verify the exact SKU before purchase |
| Ventilation context | Official manual directs outdoor venting or a suitable WeCreat extractor; longer hose can weaken extraction | Built-in 145 CFM exhaust fan and exhaust hose; official guidance routes outdoors and filtration is optional |
| Machine dimensions | 680 × 530 × 253–393 mm | 1,000 × 639 × 268 mm |
| Published weight | 21 kg | 45 kg (99.21 lb) |
| Rotary compatibility | Optional Rotary Pro; chuck, sphere and ring ranges differ and must match the exact object | Optional rotary; official FAQ lists geometry limits that change when the riser base is used |
| Electrical / cooling | No CO₂ water loop; optics, debris path and any extractor filters still require documented maintenance | Maximum 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 preparation |
| Software | MakeIt by USB or Wi-Fi; LightBurn 1.6+ requires a GCode license and direct USB, with camera support requiring 1.7+ | xTool Studio/XCS by USB, Wi-Fi or IP; LightBurn works by cable but does not support the cameras or autofocus |
| Availability | Listed for sale on the US product page on 3 Sep 2026 | US standalone and bundles listed for sale on 3 Sep 2026; recheck the exact SKU, classification and cart |
| Published price | $1,940. US Basic promotional price observed 3 Sep 2026; bundles and price can change | $2,999. US standalone price observed 3 Sep 2026; Versatile was $4,169 and All-in-One $5,069 |
| Warranty context | US product and manual state 12 months; verify current regional terms | US P2-series terms: 12 months main components, six months laser tube and three months mirrors/focusing lens; regional terms differ |
What Vision Pro does better
Vision Pro is smaller and lighter at 680 × 530 × 253 mm closed and 21 kg, versus P2S at 1,000 × 639 × 268 mm and 45 kg. Its automatic lift supports taller-object handling inside the documented envelope, and its blue-diode architecture does not require a CO₂ water loop.
The US Basic Pack was $1,940 on 3 Sep 2026—$1,059 below the P2S standalone price. The full-metal system carries a manufacturer Class 1 statement, and optional conveyor, rotary and 2 W infrared configurations can serve qualified long-stock, cylindrical or light-duty marking jobs.
What xTool P2S does better
P2S's 55 W CO₂ source is the stronger research path for verified all-color PMMA, including clear acrylic, and for broader CO₂ cutting work. Its 600 × 305 mm active area is wider than Vision Pro's 500 × 320 mm area, and the documented dual-camera system provides panoramic and close-range views.
P2S includes a built-in 145 CFM exhaust fan, dual-cylinder air pump and liquid-cooling loop. Those are workflow capabilities, not evidence that outdoor discharge, filtration, coolant setup or maintenance can be skipped.
Limitations of Vision Pro
Vision Pro's blue diode does not make it a clear-acrylic cutter. Its optional infrared module is a separate 2 W source and does not turn the machine into a production fiber marker. Current WeCreat pages also contain conflicting power, spot-size and one-pass-thickness claims; this comparison excludes those disputed figures.
Air assist is included, but a suitable extractor is not part of the Basic Pack. LightBurn requires the stated version and license, uses direct USB, and has different camera requirements from MakeIt.
Limitations of P2S
P2S requires the exact purified-water and antifreeze preparation documented for the operating climate. Its tube, mirrors, lens, airflow components and debris path create maintenance work that should be priced rather than hidden.
Verify whether the exact SKU is Class 1 or Class 4. Conveyor operation is available only on the Class 4 configuration because the Class 1 machine cannot process with its baseplate removed. In LightBurn, the cameras and autofocus do not function.
Who should choose each—or neither
Choose Vision Pro for identified wood, leather, paper and dark opaque acrylic products when its smaller site demand and lower current entry price matter. Choose P2S when clear acrylic, a wider active area and the CO₂ process justify the extra price, weight, coolant and optics workflow.
Choose neither for production deep-metal engraving or cutting, unknown plastics/coatings, inadequate extraction, or any plan that depends on defeating protection. Research fiber or MOPA for direct metal marking.
The 3 Sep 2026 prices are US machine-level snapshots. Normalize required purifier, rotary, conveyor, coolant, shipping, tax and workspace work before comparing total cost.
Decision criteria
Primary and authoritative sources
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- WeCreat Vision Pro: Official WeCreat Vision Pro product page
- WeCreat Vision Pro: Official Vision Pro 45W manual
- WeCreat Vision Pro: Official LightBurn connection requirements
- xTool P2S: Official xTool P2S US product page
- xTool P2S: Official xTool P2S user guide
- xTool P2S: Official P2S classification and material-safety guidance
- OSHA: laser hazards and controls
- WeCreat Vision Pro: Official Vision Pro passthrough guide
- xTool P2S: Official P2-series warranty periods