xTool S1 40W: The new king of fully enclosed diode laser engraver with super strong cutting power

[@justinchamberlin4195]

This might sound unhinged, but the most thoughtful thing in the entire printer may very well be the straps used to lift it out of the box. Despite all the nice features, that might be the one I like the most.

[@khayfer]

Thank you so much for this review! I saw another review video come up on my feed and I knew I had to search for your review. We are looking to add a laser machine to our makers' studio and your reviews have helped us in the past to make good choices.

[@thingswelike]

That conveyor makes it pretty versatile! I was only considering CO2 until now, so this is very interesting! Cheers!

[@CarlosElPeruacho]

We have a Glowforge Pro, it struggles to do some of the things done here, and plain cannot to others. We don't even use the passthrough because it's such a pain to use. It's done well over the years but when it finally dies I'm happy to know there are more affordable and capable machines on the market to replace it.

[@stephenf98]

Great review as usual. I agree with you that it did come up short with working area width of 18" instead of 24". Most of my big pictures are 22". For $3K complete, it's a nice deal.

[@andrewwoulfe6579]

Very thorough review. Best one on the S! I have seen thus far. great work!

[@mariabarbat1717]

Excellent review. You were very thorough and I learned quite a bit about the alignment. Great job!

[@PavelZahradnik-p4l]

Dear Aurora, thank you for you review. I think it would be a good idea to acquire a power meter (Watt meter) to check the specification. In my opinion, often a Chinese Watt is less than an US Watt. Thank you. Kind Regards Albert

[@Liberty4Ever]

It's great to see diode laser cutter/engraver systems offering features previously found on CO2 lasers, while also providing low cost options for the occasional user who may only need to do some engraving on small objects. The XTool software is very powerful but is only available for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android - NO LINUX FOR YOU!

[@hypnoz7871]

No Linux is a shame. But virtual machines make everything run on it.

[@katzenbaer3065]

Can you please review the thunder bolt 30watt laser? I love your videos you’re making. They are so helpful!

[@ajvaldez]

Great Review, I am thinking of buying one but still not sure which one will suit me and my business. thanks so much for this awesome review!

[@graemebrowne1463]

Do you know if there are any laser cutters than can have the head be tilted in the X and Y directions ? This would allow dovetails, bevels and conical holes etc to be cut.

[@WeWanderWithin]

Very informative and good presentation! Thank you!

[@rubencampos1873]

Great Video, hard not to subscribe... Look forward to watching more videos from you guys...

[@southwestking08]

Thank you, best review i found for this product.

[@MakerPi_3d_Printer]

Very professional video as always.

[@jiggss]

Love those 3d alpacas at the back ❤

[@Loudsilence709]

I think you should be using the exact same filament among all printers for most accurate results as filaments really vary in quality/ flow/ temps etc.

[@advancepraiser2736]

I liked your video presentation. I would like to know if the S1 40W can cut through 0.8 mm thick aluminum or even stainless steel?

[@AuroraTech]

I don't think it can. You might want to consider a fiber laser if you're looking to cut thin metal.

[@randomtvninja]

Maybe its your calmer demeanor, but other reviews I've seen make the Xtool out to be a mircle worker, but it didnt do so well in some of your tests, or maybe im reading way too much into thr "alright". Yet you've said this is now a #1 laser engraver for you.. I guess the question is, who should buy it? How much of an all rounder is this device. Especially if someone is willing to spend that amount, which by far isn't the most expensive pro-sumer price but isn't the cheapest either.

[@laurv8370]

Excellent review. However you didn't put the finger on the most painful spot of this machine, the lifetime of the diode gun. Kudos.

[@frankgillespie]

I'm looking to purchase an S1 very soon. Where and when is the best time and place to purchase one ? U did a fantastic review.

[@doublehead1973]

Great video! Two questions. One: how does the cutting speed compare to the P2 55 W? Especially with something like quarter inch ply? 2: how well does the air assist work at keeping smoke out of the room with the conveyor? If I were just to use the smoke scrubber inside a house would the conveyor not be a good option anymore?

[@AuroraTech]

The P2 55W is better in every single way. Exhausting the smoke outside would be a much better option.

[@oaklejant]

I also need to cut polyester fabric 0.5-1mm. Can it? How fast? Also white fabric?

[@steadylake1084]

Awesome video. One question though. Could this cut through brass?

[@bsimmons00]

Why aren't the cuts through 1/2" materials straight (vertical)?

[@korhal2005]

what would you recommend. The Xtool S1 or Wecreat Vision?

[@hodanotyoda]

Good review!!!

[@JuppsWerkstatt]

Very good laser... I would like to test it too :-) Many greetings Jupp's Werkstatt

[@fin3125]

Can it cut acrylic?

[@marklengal9990]

It baffles me why they didn’t add a camera like on the M1. And with the M1 you can’t upgrade the laser.

[@I-LOVE-EARTH]

It was in my opinion a stupid decision not to include a camera and the reason why I am not buying one. And don't believe their excuse of costing too much to add.

[@ajrenee07]

We are looking into buying one and will need to engrave metals, such as tools. I saw your video on the F1 that it worked just fine, but you did not show that in this video. Is this machine capable of that?

[@lamberthugh8316]

This machine is equipped with a 2W infrared head. You can use it just like the F1.

[@TunaSoda]

Can a diode laser not cut clear acrylic that is still coated on both sides with its paper peel-offs?

[@lamberthugh8316]

Yes, it can.

[@zoeh9642]

did she say *can* or *can't* cut clear acrylic? The CC says *can*, but the choice to engrave black acrylic implies that she cannot.

[@master-gbig1140]

It looks like diode lasers have come a long way in 4 years, and I'd like to get one. "Do you think the xTool S1 40W is a good choice to start with?

[@AuroraTech]

If budget is not the primary concern, this is the best diode laser I have ever tested, it's now ranked #1 on my recommendation list.

[@daxmcanear]

What if budget is a concern? What would be your recommendation for best value?

[@JunkieVirus]

bought one, based on your review.

[@rim4iks]

How is it?

[@tihzho]

Scuptfun now have a 40W laser

[@darkforestmade]

The actual output is much less than advertised

[@tihzho]

@@darkforestmade Laser Module Power: 40W

[@SABlister]

thats a cool cat

[@khaldeyahawwad3557]

Can it cut mirrored acrylic?

[@AuroraTech]

As a diode laser, it cannot cut through transparent or reflective materials unless you use a marking sticker or paint to make them dark.

[@cedarandsound]

You neglected to mention that when cutting 16mm plywood in one pass, you all but turned the bottom layers to charcoal from just how burned up they got. It's a cut but not a clean one.

[@TestTest-eb8jr]

Great review 👍 🖒 👍@Aurora

[@julieta203]

you know whats really great cheap fast way to cut solid wood? A circular saw!

[@Śiśna3633]

Still can't cut clear acrylic?

[@abrahamevangelista4215]

I’d be curious to see how the IR laser performs for that.

[@Śiśna3633]

@@abrahamevangelista4215 I am wondering about that but it is only 2W and can engrave metal. Then it should be able to cut 3mm acrylic or more.

[@carbide1968]

I want one, but have no idea why but i'm sure i would sell products for extra income?

[@I-LOVE-EARTH]

Why does the conveyor come with goggles if the S1 is a Class 1 laser?

[@AuroraTech]

when you feed a long board through the machine, it's not fully enclosed anymore.

[@I-LOVE-EARTH]

Thanks. Interesting that they don't mention this on their website. @@AuroraTech

[@AndrewAHayes]

Its a great machine but out of my budget, I would have to use it to make money for me to justify buying one of these but I have enough on my plate with my 3d printing commisions at the moment, I have a modded K40 that I bought about 5 years ago and I do want to upgrade to something that has better quality and speed but I would prefer to sell the K40 first!

[@mtz3843]

can get a wecreate for 1800 an thats with the rotary with it and wood, so no xtool

[@johndoe6032]

It was pretty underhanded of xtool to eliminate the 40w module for the D1 just to upswell people to this machine. They’re already very overpriced when compared with other quality lasers. For that money I’d rather just spend a bit more on a budget CO2 or spend half as much for the Ikier K1 Ultra 48w laser.

[@I-LOVE-EARTH]

Totally agree. xTool is more profit centered vs. customer centered.

[@MrDaneis]

Shame that it can only fit 18" and not 24". Kind of a deal breaker for the everyday person...

[@chucklenz9011]

I wonder have you ever put a picture on a pair of jeans…. Say on one of its legs?

[@I-LOVE-EARTH]

They crippled the laser by not including a camera.

[@Barbasnoo]

I disagree. I own 4 lasers, including the S1. And the framing system it has is actually reeeeeally precise. Moving the tool head to specific spots to mark your work area is absolutely spot on accurate. Don’t get me wrong, and camera would be nice, especially to be able to keep an eye on longer jobs. But in no way does it cripple the S1. If you owned one, you’d understand. I was initially concerned too - but once I used it, those worries quickly went away.

[@alothaiqi]

from my opinion it is very expensive and with this price i can get CO2 laser that is almost better in everything

[@puravida69at89]

Which ohne?

[@mpark0]

That wood is… burnt