Best for
- CO₂ installed-cost comparisons
- Cabinet-laser buyers
- Shops planning coolant and chiller maintenance
Watch for
- Built-in and external cooling claims can conflict
- Coolant rules differ by manufacturer
- A similarly named chiller may not be approved or adequate
Machines in this decision
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xTool P3
Evidence recordCO2 · 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
xTool P2S
Evidence recordCO2 · 55 W · 600 × 305 mm
- Fit
- premium enclosed CO₂ workflow
- Watch
- regional SKU/class and warranty must match
- Price context
- $2,799 — US standalone displayed price observed 15 Sep 2026; storefront also labeled P2S Pre Order, so dispatch remains unresolved
Monport Reno65 Pro Vision
Evidence recordCO2 · 65 W · 600 × 400 mm
- Fit
- 600 × 400 mm CO₂ work
- Watch
- presale timing can move
- Price context
- $2,749.99 — US machine-only presale price observed 3 Sep 2026; early-October shipping estimate can change
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.
| Criterion | xTool P3 | xTool P2S | Monport Reno65 Pro Vision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser process | CO2 · 80 W | CO2 · 55 W | CO2 · 65 W |
| Published work area | 915 × 458 mm | 600 × 305 mm | 600 × 400 mm |
| Enclosure / class context | Class 1 in the documented standalone configuration; adding the intelligent conveyor changes the system to Class 4 | Sold in documented Class 1 and Class 4 versions; verify the exact SKU before purchase | Cabinet format, but the current August 2026 manual and product metadata explicitly classify the system as Class 4 |
| Ventilation context | IF2 2.0 inline fan included; AP2/AP2 Max filtration is separate unless included in the selected bundle | Built-in 145 CFM exhaust fan and exhaust hose; official guidance routes outdoors and filtration is optional | Integrated 80 CFM exhaust fan and 2 m hose; the manual requires a compliant exterior discharge or dedicated purifier |
| Machine dimensions | 1,250 × 780 × 496 mm in the product/manual table; the FAQ gives 808 mm depth, so plan the route conservatively | 1,000 × 639 × 268 mm | 1,000 × 690 × 285 mm in the current manual |
| Published weight | 105 kg | 45 kg (99.21 lb) | Official sources conflict: 41 kg in the manual and 40 kg in current product metadata |
| Rotary compatibility | Optional RA3/RA2; published ranges depend on roller, chuck, sphere and ring configuration | Optional rotary; official FAQ lists geometry limits that change when the riser base is used | Rotary supported but not in the standard package; current manual lists a 124 mm material limit in rotary configuration |
| Electrical / cooling | 100–240 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 instructions | 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 | 110–120 V, 60 Hz in North America; current manual lists 600 W machine consumption plus a 75 W pump and recommends a separate circuit/fuse where possible · Official sources conflict: the product title says built-in water cooling, while the August 2026 manual requires an included external 3,000 L/h pump and external tank or optional chiller. Confirm the shipped configuration in writing. |
| Software | xTool Studio on Windows/macOS via USB or Wi-Fi; reviewed P3 evidence did not establish LightBurn support | xTool Studio/XCS by USB, Wi-Fi or IP; LightBurn works by cable but does not support the cameras or autofocus | AutoLaser, LightBurn Pro and TopWisdom App; the machine-only US configuration does not include the LightBurn Pro license |
| Availability | US page listed standalone and bundled variants as available with 3–5 business-day shipping on 3 Sep 2026 | US standalone and bundles listed for sale on 3 Sep 2026; recheck the exact SKU, classification and cart | US presale on 3 Sep 2026; estimated early-October shipment |
| Published price | $6,299. US standalone displayed price observed 15 Sep 2026; not an installed quote and subject to cart, region and configuration | $2,799. US standalone displayed price observed 15 Sep 2026; storefront also labeled P2S Pre Order, so dispatch remains unresolved | $2,749.99. US machine-only presale price observed 3 Sep 2026; early-October shipping estimate can change |
| Warranty context | Current US product page states 12 months; current UK page states 24 months, so match the region and SKU | US P2-series terms: 12 months main components, six months laser tube and three months mirrors/focusing lens; regional terms differ | Exact US page states two years for the machine and six months for the tube; the general policy does not explicitly name the 65 W category, so confirm in writing |
| Specification record date | Sep 7, 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Later field checks | price: Sep 15, 2026 — USD 6,299 — P3 standalone displayed offer | price: Sep 15, 2026 — USD 2,799 — P2S standalone displayed offer; availability: Sep 15, 2026 — Pre Order label displayed; exact dispatch date not established | warranty: Sep 11, 2026 — 65W category remains unnamed in general US policy |
Identify the cooling architecture first
P3 and P2S document integrated liquid-cooling systems with model-specific fill and antifreeze instructions. Current Reno65 evidence conflicts: the product title says built-in water cooling, while the August 2026 manual requires an included external 3,000 L/h pump, an external reservoir or an optional chiller. The shipped configuration needs written confirmation.
Air-cooled RF CO₂ systems demonstrate a third architecture: no external water chiller, but cooling fans, fins, clearances and eventual source service still belong in the ownership plan.
Build the installed cooling cost
Include the exact approved chiller or pump/reservoir, hoses and fittings supplied or required by the manual, specified fluid, shipping, tax, placement clearance, electrical load, commissioning, monitoring, scheduled service and replacement reserve. Keep machine and accessory bundle contents explicit so an included system is not counted twice.
Use a user-entered electricity rate, total documented equipment input, operating hours and labeled duty assumption for planning. A compressor rating alone is not measured whole-system energy use.
- Verified price: exact dated cooling equipment
- User input: shipping, tax, electricity and site work
- Assumption: duty and replacement scenario
- Estimate: calculated ownership output
Dated price examples are not sizing advice
On 3 Sep 2026, OMTech Canada listed a CW-5200 at CA$559.99 with a 0.45 kW compressor, 6 L tank and flow/level alarms. Monport's US CW-5200 page showed $469.99 but out of stock. These are examples of current quote inputs—not evidence that either unit fits a particular laser.
Model names such as CW-3000 and CW-5200 are not interchangeable approvals. Match required capacity, flow, voltage, alarms, ambient range and approved fluid to the exact machine manual and obtain manufacturer confirmation when evidence is unclear.
Coolant and temperature rules do not generalize
xTool's P2/P2S guidance specifies purified water and temperature-dependent antifreeze preparation, with documented warning and shutdown thresholds. OMTech's cited cabinet guidance rejects improvised bucket cooling and reserves electrical work for trained professionals, while its K40 guidance describes a different supplied-pump workflow.
The correct lesson is not one universal fluid or temperature range. It is to use the exact current manual, preserve flow and temperature alarms, maintain radiator or chiller airflow and never bypass a shutdown.
Who should stop
Do not proceed when the seller cannot state what cooling hardware ships, the planned fluid conflicts with the manual, the room cannot stay within the supported environment, flow or thermal alarms are defeated, or the electrical and placement requirements remain unresolved.
Cooling cost is not a DIY design brief. Use the manufacturer and qualified local professionals for selection, electrical work and any installation the manual does not authorize for the owner.
Never run a liquid-cooled CO₂ tube without the required coolant flow or bypass a thermal/flow protection device. Safety and the exact manual override cost savings.
Current chiller offer: keep price and suitability separate
VERIFIED PRICE: OMTech Canada displayed CA$559.99 for the silver CW-5200 configuration on 13 September 2026 and marked that variant available. The page lists a 6 L tank, 0.45 kW compressor, 110 V/60 Hz input, flow/level alarms and a one-year chiller warranty. Shipping, tax, hoses, approved fluid, installation and operating electricity remain USER INPUTS.
The same merchant page describes the model for 50–150 W CO₂ machines, but a broad wattage range is not exact-machine approval. Confirm the laser maker's required flow, capacity, voltage, fluid, alarm integration and ambient limits before treating this accessory as compatible.
If the machine already includes an approved active cooling system, do not add this chiller merely because its product page appears in research. If an external system is required, record the exact SKU and who supports the combined installation.
Decision criteria
Primary and authoritative sources
A source link supports the stated fact; it is not an endorsement.
- OMTech: cabinet laser cooling safety requirements
- OMTech: K40 model-specific cooling requirements
- xTool P2S: Official xTool P2S user guide
- xTool P2/P2S cooling and temperature guidance — rechecked 13 Sep 2026
- OMTech Canada CW-5200 offer and specifications — 13 Sep 2026
- Monport CW-5200 official product page
- Epilog: air-cooled RF CO₂ tube maintenance
- OSHA: laser hazards and controls
- xTool P3: xTool P3 official US product page
- xTool P3: xTool P3 official manual and specifications
- xTool P3: xTool P3 official FAQ
- xTool P2S: Official xTool P2S US product page
- xTool P2S: Official P2S classification and material-safety guidance
- xTool P2S: Official P2-series warranty periods
- Monport Reno65 Pro Vision: Official Reno65 Pro Vision product page
- Monport Reno65 Pro Vision: Current August 2026 Reno-series manual
- Monport Reno65 Pro Vision: Monport US warranty policy