xTool · Diode laserxTool S1
An enclosed Class 1 diode laser with a near-A3 bed and swappable 20W/40W diode modules, sold as a beginner-friendly alternative to CO2 machines. It has flame detection and a filtering lid instead of requiring goggles.
- Work area498 × 319 mm
- Laser20W or 40W diode (optional 2W infrared module)
- EnclosedYes
- Released2023
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Specifications
| Type | Diode laser |
|---|---|
| Technology | Enclosed desktop diode laser with swappable modules: 20W or 40W blue diode (10W and 2W 1064 nm IR modules also listed) |
| Laser power | 20W or 40W diode (optional 2W infrared module) |
| Work area | 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) |
| Max cut (maker’s claim) | "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) |
| Enclosed | Yes — fully enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 |
| Camera | No built-in camera listed in spec table; uses xTool 'Pin-point Positioning' |
| Air assist | xTool S1 Smart Air Assist listed in UK bundle contents |
| Rotary | Optional RA2 Pro rotary |
| Max speed (as stated) | 600 mm/s |
| Software | xTool Creative Space (XCS), LightBurn |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Weight | 20 kg |
| Released | 2023 |
Figures as published by xTool, checked 4 October 2026. Blank rows mean the maker doesn’t state it, so we leave it out rather than guess.
Strengths
- 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
Things to consider
- 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
Who it suits
Beginners and home crafters who want an enclosed, A3-plus-sized machine for wood, leather and dark acrylic without a CO2 tube.
Buying in the UK
Checked live on 4 October 2026: xTool’s UK store lists the S1 (498 × 319 mm with the 40W module); at least one option on the page was marked out of stock when we looked.
Sources
- xTool UK - S1 landing page (FAQ, bundles) (read from an archived copy dated 2026-06-18)
- xTool UK - S1 product page (spec table) (read from an archived copy dated 2026-05-15)
- xTool Support - S1 support hub (air assist set, RA2 guides)
- PR Newswire - xTool launches 40W enclosed Class 1 diode laser S1 (19 Oct 2023)
Checked 4 October 2026.
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