Review
xTool P2S Review: The Desktop CO2 Laser to Beat Under $3,000
A 55W CO2 laser with a 600 × 305 mm bed, one-pass cuts through 18 mm basswood and 20 mm acrylic, dual cameras, LiDAR autofocus and 118-inch passthrough. Specs, current price and what hands-on reviewers found.
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xTool
xTool P2S
List price $2,999 (as of Oct 2026)
Best for: Acrylic signs and thick wood cutting for a home business
Our verdict
The best-value CO2 laser we cover at its $2,999 store price: it cuts thick wood and any acrylic, including clear, in one pass, with camera placement and passthrough. Reviewers found it "simply works". It weighs 99 lb, is certified Class 4, needs venting outside, and can't mark bare metal.
The P2S is xTool's mid-size CO2 laser: 55W, a 600 × 305 mm (23.6 × 12 in) bed, dual 16 MP cameras and AutoPassthrough for boards up to 118 inches long. It was $2,999 on xtool.com when we checked, with xTool listing $4,499 as the compare-at price. We compared xTool's published specs with what reviewers found. We have not tested it ourselves; see how we research.
Key specs
| Spec | xTool P2S |
|---|---|
| Laser | 55W CO2 |
| Work area | 600 × 305 mm (23.6 × 12 in) |
| Max speed | 600 mm/s |
| One-pass cuts | 18 mm basswood, 20 mm acrylic |
| Cameras | 16 MP close-range + 16 MP panoramic |
| Focus | Autofocus with LiDAR ranging |
| Passthrough | AutoPassthrough, up to 118 in |
| Software | xTool Studio (Creative Space), LightBurn |
| Safety class | Class 4 |
| Weight | 99.2 lb (45 kg) |
| Warranty | 12 months |
From xtool.com, October 18, 2026.
Why choose CO2 over diode
A CO2 beam cuts clear and coloured acrylic, which blue diodes cannot, and cuts thick wood far faster. The P2S's one-pass figures (18 mm basswood, 20 mm acrylic) are well beyond any diode machine we cover. It can't mark bare metal without a marking spray; for that you need a fiber or infrared laser. Our diode vs CO2 vs fiber guide explains the trade-offs.
What reviewers found
The Gadgeteer's Michael Strange found the P2S arrived fully assembled; setup meant filling the water tank with distilled water and antifreeze and checking the beam path, which he found approachable as a CO2 newcomer. "The cuts were clean, and there was very little to no charring," he wrote, and batch processing engraved nine names on basswood circles in 13 minutes. His summary: "What I appreciate most about the P2S is that it simply works."
His complaints were few: the wide-view camera's image quality is poor, the conveyor and rotary setup needed help from videos, and at about 100 lb it takes two people to lift onto the riser base.
Watch-outs
- Size and weight. 1 m wide and 99 lb: plan a sturdy bench.
- Class 4. The lid must stay closed while it runs.
- Venting. Fumes must leave the room; see laser engraver safety.
- LightBurn limits. xTool says LightBurn runs the P2S but not its camera or autofocus.
- Extras add up. The riser base, rotary, conveyor and purifier are sold separately or in bundles ($4,169 and $5,069 when we checked).
Who should buy it
Anyone starting a sign, acrylic or wood-cutting side business who wants a capable CO2 laser without industrial size. For Class 1 safety and a much bigger bed, the xTool P3 costs $6,999. If you prefer LightBurn and a longer warranty, the OMTech Polar Lite is $2,199.99 with two years of cover.
How the xTool P2S scores
8.3/10 Excellent research score- Engraving quality
- 8.5
- Cutting power
- 9.0
- Versatility
- 8.5
- Safety
- 7.5
- Ease of use
- 8.5
- Reliability
- 7.5
- Value
- 8.5
- $2,999 store price on the check date (xTool lists $4,499 as the compare-at price).
Scores come from published specs, owner reports and expert reviews, weighted by what matters most for engraving and cutting safely. How we score
Pros
- Cuts 18 mm wood and 20 mm acrylic in one pass
- Dual cameras, autofocus and 118 in passthrough
- LightBurn support
Cons
- 99 lb and 1 m wide
- Certified Class 4; needs venting
- No bare-metal marking (CO2)
| Spec | xTool xTool P2S |
|---|---|
| Research score | 8.3/10 research score |
| List price | $2,999 |
| Laser | |
| Laser power | 55 W |
| Laser source | 55W CO2 |
| Spot size | 0.15 × 0.2 mm |
| Work area and speed | |
| Work area width | 600 mm |
| Work area length | 305 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s |
| Maximum material height | 71 mm |
| Thickest wood cut | 18 mm |
| Safety | |
| Fully enclosed | Yes |
| Laser safety class | Class 4 |
| Features | |
| Camera | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Rotary support | Yes |
| Pass-through | Yes |
| Software and connectivity | |
| Software | xTool Studio (Creative Space), LightBurn |
| LightBurn support | Yes |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Size and warranty | |
| Weight | 99.2 lb |
| Dimensions | 1000 × 639 × 268 mm |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Where to buy | Check price at xTool (opens in a new tab) |
Frequently asked questions
Can the xTool P2S cut clear acrylic?
Does the P2S need to be vented outside?
What's the difference between the xTool P2 and P2S?
Is the P2S Class 1?
Sources
Specs, prices and claims in this article come from these sources.
- xTool P2S product page and specifications · xTool · accessed Oct 18, 2026
- Troubleshoot XCS error codes for xTool P2 series · xTool Support · accessed Oct 18, 2026
- xTool P2S 55W desktop CO2 laser cutter review: a laser cutting and engraving dream machine · The Gadgeteer (Michael Strange) · accessed Oct 18, 2026
- xTool P2S review · Hey
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