Laser engraver brands
Who makes what, how their models compare, and the problems owners report most often.
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xTool
by Makeblock
The biggest consumer laser brand, owned by Makeblock: enclosed diode lasers (S1, M2), fast galvo dual lasers with fiber, MOPA, infrared or UV sources (F-series) and desktop CO2 cutters (P2S, P3), from $499.
8 models covered
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Glowforge
Seattle-based Glowforge made laser cutting approachable with cloud software and Proofgrade materials. Today it sells two 6W diode craft lasers and two 40–45W CO2 lasers, all run from its web app.
4 models covered
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Creality Falcon
by Creality
Creality's laser brand, from the 3D-printer maker: low-priced open-frame Falcon2 diode lasers and enclosed Class 1 Falcon A1 and Falcon2 Pro models, most of them LightBurn compatible.
4 models covered
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WeCreat
WeCreat makes enclosed Class 1 diode lasers with cameras, autofocus and tumbler rotaries (Vista, Vision, Vision Pro), plus Lumos portable dual lasers.
3 models covered
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LaserPecker
LaserPecker began with pocket-size engravers and now makes portable galvo dual lasers (LP4, LP5) and the enclosed LX2 cutter with flame detection and an automatic extinguisher.
3 models covered
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OMTech
OMTech, based in California, sells CO2 and fiber lasers from the budget K40+ to large Pronto and Maker workshop machines, most of them LightBurn-first.
2 models covered