The Best Laser Engraver & Cutter to Get at ANY Budget

Why CO2 laser are so large ????

What about the best Laser Cutter Fume Extractor/Filter units? I'd like to get the OmTech Polar, but what filter unit should I get considering cost, effectiveness, and especially cost of filter replacement units?

Was looking for 10w saw xtool with there reasonable priced d1. However sprang for the M1 instead simply for the enclosure, and it was on a big sale. Even cutting 3mm ply on this is fairly slow 5mm/s 100% power etc. If i look to upgrade in the future im coming back to this video. But for me the Xtool P2 is a very atractive option.

Additional the Xtool software has come a long way since i first started using it, expecially with setting test grids.

The Desktop CO2, are they 110v? Or do they jump to 220v?

Very helpful video…thank you! I’m looking for a budget buy to engrave and cut materials under 1/4” mostly wood.

Have you done a video on lasers that will cut thin metal? If not, will you? ❤

Do you have to have a PC or can the inexpensive diode lasers work on Mac?

Hi! So what would be a good machine to cut gold and silver? Maybe at least 1mm of thickness.

Love your videos, they helped me a lot while I was researching what to buy. I ended up buying the OMtech k40+. If you haven’t looked into it you should. I uploaded a poor pitiful video of the unboxing, but it came with some useful upgrades

Have you trsted the Creality Lasers?

I didn't catch why you did not include any Glowforge recommendations? Maybe you mentioned at some point, but didn't catch it. Thoughts on the Glowforge?

So a 5 wt gives a finner ingrave than a 40wt one?

I just need a laser machine to cut clear acrylic to make earrings/keychains. Which machine and what wattage would be the most budget friendly and best at getting the job done?

Hi love the channel what would you say is better out the polar desktop or AF2028-60

Hello :) What about the Emblaser 2 ? It's a diode laser costing around 3600€ (so more or less 3900$)? Thanks.

excellent content, what do you think of the LaserPecker LX1 Max.
My 2 choices are -LaserPecker LX1 Max and the Atomstack A20 Max 20w Large Size Eye Protection Laser Engraver With F30 Pro Air Assist. Which one do you think is better?

I am more confused now!!

So, if I want to engrave into things like tool steel, I need a fiber laser? I want to actually engrave and not just a light etch. I have a lot of questions, and no one here can answer them...

Do you have a recommendation for laser googles?

What would you recommend for 1mm silver cutting for name tags etc. Thank you

How come in all these laser videos, no one ever talks about AP Lazer?

iKier K1 Pro Max: 48W/24W is the very best on the market for sub $2k. I just ordered one after shopping for over a year.

I have had several lasers diode & co2 over the past few years and being pretty familiar with them now I wanted to commend you on what I would say is a unbiased overview for those getting into lasers for a hobby or for work… This review and chart would have been so years ago!

I just ordered the new Gwieke G2 and I’m excited to be getting into the world of fiber lasers, that said, please check the speed you have listed on your chart for this one, it certainly needs updated..

Help please explain how to set up and use the xTool P2 CO2 Laser with light burn, no one explains this very good

What type of eye protection do you use? I didn't see any links to eyewear gear.

Never trust the eye protections given to you by default !!

Hi Brandon take a second look at the inside of the Gweike laser cloud or Nox you will find very very bad wiring a fire waiting to happen please don’t recommend this as someone is going to be harmed by this company shortcut on wiring safety

Should I buy the atom stack from amazon? I wasn't too sure about the cutomer service from atomstack if a laser faults outside the 30 days.

@ComgrowOfficial has a 20w diode, with air assist, for less than $600. I have their 10w ($300) and love it.

What about CO2 Galvos?😢😢😢

Any thoughts on Atzer?

Your videos are super helpful! I’m looking to create rubber stamps using laser engraving. I will be making a lot of stamps so I know a larger bed is one important factor and probably good ventilation is another. A lot of the machines don’t indicate use with rubber. Should I assume if I don’t see rubber listed on the materials that I cannot use rubber in that machine? Do you have any suggestions for a good model for what I’m trying to do? I was thinking of the Omtech 40W O2 but that is kind of pricey for me just starting out.

I noticed you didn't mention Boss Laser. Do you not recommend them?

Why no mention of Roly LaserMatic 10? So much better than the Xtool (and I have an Xtool) but, I get it, Xtool doesn't allow you to mention the LaserMatic with all their marketing contracts. Seriously folks, do yourself a favor and look at the Roly LaserMatic 10. Sooo much better than the Xtool and others. Many accessories of the other diode lasers are included with the LaserMatic 10. All for under $1,000. I wish the Roly was available last year when I got my Xtool.

Ok I fall for the click bait 😂😢

Great video! EM-Smart is also a desktop industrial Fiber Lasers.

No American companies?
Why?
BOSS?

I got a Xtool P2. Love it.

Consider Roly 10w, enclosure, w exhaust fan, air assist, camera. I love mine, my frist laser. I can't imagine a better starting point for a hobbyist. Nice informative video.

Hi Brandon, after watching your channel for what seems like years lol, I finally purchased the Xtool d1 pro 20w with the ra2 and the IR head as a package, really enjoy playing about with the laser , not mastered lightburn yet but I’m getting there. Not sure how good the IR head is because it’s dreadfully slow but it does allow me to mark on materials the blue diode can’t touch. Love the channel and thanks for the brilliant reviews and knowledge base.

I remember watching your videos a year ago on which route to choose C02 or Fiber, I have chosen the fiber route and bought myself a 20W Galvo Laser and my life has changed for the better ever since. Thank you for your recommendation and keep up the excellent work!

I have a question and I was wondering if you had any input. I started out with an xtool D1 pro and had so much fun that I wanted a CO2 laser. I recently bought an AF2028-60 from them. When it arrived it was instead a usb-0705-u1. Instead of the 600mm/s time of the machine advertised, it was listed at 500mm/s. I contacted customer service and they said I got an upgraded model. But if so why is it slower. It seems more likely to me someone either screwed up or sent me an older model and thought I wouldn't notice. Any advice you've got would be appreciated. Love your channel by the way.

just keep spending money, and keep showing the next bigger more expensive lasers. Why not show what you can do with them?

Or get a 40w K40 CO2 for like...$500? You're irresponsible for suggesting these garbage diode lasers to the public. They are open, they don't have safety measures, they don't have proper fume evacuation, etc.

Nice overview! On a whim, I bought the cheapest Aufero Laser 2 for $160 and couldn't be happier with what it can do.

Very good comparison. Are you planning to review the Xtool F1?

What about the Longer Ray5?

This is a neat little round up. I used to love working with a laser cutter at a shop I was part of and I've been missing it and this helps a lot with the state of the tech now.