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xTool P2
xTool
xTool P2
Small production cutting
55W CO2 laser for product businesses ready to scale cutting work
CO2
Laser Type
55 W
Power
600 x 380 mm
Work Area
Starting at
$4,999
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OMTech
OMTech AF2435-100
OMTech
100W CO2 workhorse for shops prioritizing cutting capacity
Capacity per dollar
Typical price range
$4,499 – $5,299
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A 100W CO2 laser with a practical bed size for sign shops and product fabricators who need more cutting power per dollar.
EquipmentSelect Score
8.5 / 10
High value for shops that need cutting capacity and can handle a more hands-on ownership model.
Good value when you need CO2 cutting capacity and are prepared to invest time in setup, ventilation, and process control. Less ideal if your team needs a turnkey software experience on day one.
| Laser Type | CO2 |
|---|---|
| Power | 100 W |
| Work Area | 600 x 900 mm |
|---|
| Software | Ruida / LightBurn compatible |
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xTool P2
xTool
Small production cutting
55W CO2 laser for product businesses ready to scale cutting work
CO2
Laser Type
55 W
Power
600 x 380 mm
Work Area
Starting at
$4,999
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Thunder Laser
Thunder Laser Nova 35
Thunder Laser
Production reliability
Production-minded CO2 laser for growing fabrication businesses
CO2
Laser Type
60–100 W
Power Options
900 x 600 mm
Work Area
Starting at
$8,999
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xTool
xTool F1 Ultra
xTool
Fast product personalization
Dual-laser galvo system for fast marking and small-item production
Diode + Infrared (galvo)
Laser Type
20 + 20 W
Power
220 x 220 mm
Work Area
Starting at
$3,799
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