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	Diode laserGlowforge Aura	Diode laserxTool S1	Diode laserLaserPecker LX2
Type	Diode laser	Diode laser	Diode laser
Technology	6W blue diode laser, 450 nm, enclosed craft laser with Passthrough — Glowforge Craft Series	Enclosed desktop diode laser with swappable modules: 20W or 40W blue diode (10W and 2W 1064 nm IR modules also listed)	Enclosed desktop diode laser with tool-free swappable modules: 20W or 40W diode (455 nm), 60W diode ('coming soon'), 2W 1064 nm infrared
Laser power	6W diode	20W or 40W diode (optional 2W infrared module)	20W or 40W diode (60W listed as coming soon; optional 2W infrared)
Work area	305 × 305 mm — Max cutting area 12 x 12 in (converted ≈ 305 x 305 mm); 12 in x unlimited with Passthrough	498 × 319 mm — 498 x 319 mm with 40W module; 498 x 330 mm with 20W/10W modules; optional conveyor feeder extends length to 3000 mm (per FAQ)	500 × 305 mm — Max material height 45 mm, 150 mm with optional riser base
Max cut (maker’s claim)	"Both Glowforge Spark and Glowforge Aura can cut materials up to 1/4" thick, and engrave materials up to 3/4" thick with the cutting tray removed." (glowforge.com/b/craft FAQ)	"the 40W can cut 18mm cherry wood, 15mm dark opaque acrylic, and 0.1mm stainless steel in one pass, while the 20W can cut 10mm cherry wood, 8mm dark opaque acrylic" (xTool UK S1 FAQ)	40W: "Up to 22mm Paulownia · Up to 19mm Cherry wood · Up to 20mm Acrylic · Up to 0.5mm Stainless steel" (LaserPecker UK LX2 spec table; passes not stated)
Enclosed	Yes — fully enclosed	Yes — fully enclosed	Yes — fully enclosed
Laser class	Class 1 laser product containing an embedded Class 4 laser	Class 1	Class 1
Camera	Lid-mounted wide-angle camera plus head-mounted macro camera for autofocus; live camera view and Preview Mode	No built-in camera listed in spec table; uses xTool 'Pin-point Positioning'	12 MP / 6K camera (plus point-to-shape positioning)
Air assist	built-in	xTool S1 Smart Air Assist listed in UK bundle contents	Smart Air Assist included in UK bundles
Software	Glowforge app (free, web-based, internet required); optional Glowforge Premium subscription	xTool Creative Space (XCS), LightBurn	LaserPecker Design Space (app; PC beta), LightBurn
Connectivity	Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz b/g/n)	USB, Wi-Fi	USB, Wi-Fi
Weight	8.6 kg	20 kg	22.5 kg
Released	2023	2023	—
Rotary	—	Optional RA2 Pro rotary	Optional Rotary Extension (requires optional riser base); max rotary diameter 130 mm
Max speed (as stated)	—	600 mm/s	1000 mm/s (10,000 mm/s² acceleration)
Strengths	Class 1 enclosed design with lid interlocks 12 × 12 in (about 305 × 305 mm) cutting area plus a Passthrough for longer pieces Cuts materials up to 1/4 in thick; engraves objects up to 3/4 in tall with the tray removed (Glowforge) Weighs 8.6 kg (19 lb) Glowforge says it is certified to EN/IEC 62368-1 and EN/IEC 60825-1 by TÜV Rheinland	Class 1 enclosed design with 5-way flame sensor Large 498 × 319 mm work area 40W module quoted to cut 18 mm cherry wood in one pass Works with XCS and LightBurn Optional conveyor feeder and riser base	Class 1 enclosure with dual-door access 500 × 305 mm bed - similar footprint class to Glowforge machines Tool-free swap between diode and IR modules 40W quoted up to 19 mm cherry wood LightBurn compatible
Things to consider	Diode laser: Glowforge lists glass, clear, white and blue acrylic, vinyl and Draftboard as incompatible Warranty covers normal single-family household use, not business or continuous use Needs Wi-Fi and an internet connection to start prints Vent through a window or use Glowforge’s optional Craft Laser Filter	xTool lists only 'some dark opaque acrylic' as cuttable with the diode modules No built-in camera listed 20 kg and 765 × 561 mm footprint Fumes must still be vented or filtered	Diode modules: LaserPecker lists 'Opaque acrylic' for 455 nm - clear acrylic is not listed 60W module was 'coming soon' at time of snapshot Rotary needs the optional riser base 22.5 kg main unit
Who it suits	Home crafters who want an enclosed, camera-guided laser for wood, leather, paper and opaque acrylic projects.	Beginners and home crafters who want an enclosed, A3-plus-sized machine for wood, leather and dark acrylic without a CO2 tube.	Home users and small sellers who want an enclosed, camera-equipped diode cutter with a Glowforge-like workflow.
Where to buy	View on glowforge.com (official site)	View on Amazon.co.uk	View on Amazon.co.uk

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