Buying Guide
The Best Laser Engravers for Beginners: Three Worth Buying
Three diode lasers for a first machine, each for a different kind of space. Why the enclosure matters more than the wattage when you are starting out.
Enclosed & CO2 Lasers
Buying Guide
The Best Laser Engravers for Wood: Three for Three Jobs
Engraving wood and cutting it are different jobs. Three lasers for woodworkers, from a budget open frame to a CO2 cutter that handles thick hardwood.
Review
Creality Falcon2 Pro S Review: Enclosed, With a Camera
A 22W enclosed diode laser that adds camera placement and autofocus. Where it beats the xTool S1, and the corners Creality cut to get there.
7.8
Review
Glowforge Review: Still Worth Buying After the Restructure?
Glowforge sells direct, not on Amazon, and went through a restructuring in late 2025. What that means for buyers, and the CO2 laser we would buy instead.
8.6
Review
xTool P2S Review: The Desktop CO2 Step Up
A 55W desktop CO2 laser with dual cameras and passthrough. It cuts clear acrylic and thick hardwood that no diode can - if you have room for 45 kg and an exhaust run.
8.6
Review
xTool S1 Review: The Enclosed Diode Laser to Start With
An enclosed, Class 1 diode laser with a big bed and no goggles needed. What it cuts, what a diode cannot do, and who should buy something else.
8.4