xTool X1 combines multiple laser types in a single enclosed maker station
The xTool X1 is an enclosed laser workstation that accepts swappable external sources for different materials. It starts at a launch price of $3,399, with $100 refundable deposits being accepted before final payment opens on October 28. The base setup uses a 55W CO2 laser, while optional modules add diode galvo, fiber, MOPA, and UV capabilities for metal and glass work.
The X1 is an enclosed maker station with a rear-mounted external laser source and an internal processing head. Its base setup uses a 55W CO2 laser for wood and acrylic, while an optional 20W Diode Galvo Module enables galvo engraving and connects to external UV, MOPA, and Fiber sources. xTool lists 30W Fiber and 60W MOPA for metal, plus 5W UV for glass.
The machine uses a UniCast frame with three die-cast aluminum structures, rails, a toothed belt, and a cable carrier. An AutoLift Base adjusts bed height, and xTool Studio can assign CO2 and galvo tasks within one project. Only one external backpack mounts at a time, so switching materials requires changing the source and lens.
For hobbyists, small studios, and makerspaces, the X1 may reduce the need for multiple dedicated machines, potentially lowering space and cost barriers to working across wood, metal, and glass. Its modular sources could make advanced metal and glass engraving more accessible, though the starting price and source-swapping workflow may limit adoption to committed users. Local craft businesses and educators could benefit if shared access offsets costs.