Laser Cutter reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 172 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 65 posts to rank the best Laser Cutter brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/lasercutting, r/maker, r/Leathercraft, r/BalsaAircraft, r/myogtacticalgear. Top-rated brands include XTool (4.4/5), OMTech (4.1/5), K40 (4.1/5).
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Reviews172
Subreddits13
Posts65
Brands65
Products58
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#1
XTool
4.4
(26)
"Choose a CO₂ laser cutter, and take a look at the xTool P2. It’s a desktop machine with 55W of power, making it very fast for cutting and engraving rubber."
"Xtool D1 pro 10-20watt is solid dependable setup."
"Cuts beautifully."
"It has been flawless in cutting and engraving paper, cardstock, acrylic, plywood, MDF and solid wood."
"Does a great job without any yellowing."
"I cut .1 and .175 ply all the time with a 20 watt Xtool D1."
"Look into the xTool P2. It’s a CO2 laser (like the Glowforge) but much better quality and customer service."
"I have an xtool P2 and it's a very safe, professional machine imho and can do all the things you want."
"For the price, relative ease of use, and especially its safety features, I’m a huge fan of the S1."
"There's no issue with speed or depth of cutting and engraving."
#2
OMTech
4.1
(14)
"It's an 80 watt, I mostly cut 3/16" plywood to make layered lake maps."
"I have an Omtech and love it!"
"Easy to set up and use."
"I personally have an Omtech."
"May as well go with an Omtech or Thunder CO2 floor model."
"Omtech might be the most affordable option or a Chinese laser."
"If you need big workspace get a decent CO2 (like an OMTech)."
"Omtech and Trotech should have models within your budget."
"I have a OMTech MF2028-60 that I paid $2650 shipped for that I've had great success with."
"Would fit the bill to stay under price limit."
#3
K40
4.1
(9)
"K40s- generic Chinese-made lasers are AWESOME."
"My used k40. Best deal ever. $850 + shipping"
"For those kinds of smaller items, and under a 1,000 budget our K40+ could be a perfect fit for you."
"The 40watts you get in the K40 can definitely cut through wood, acrylic, and leather."
"K40 is the cheapest one that you can get."
"Get a K40 off ebay."
"The engraving results look just as good as what you get with the more expensive 'prosumer' desktop machines."
"K40 is probably the way to go for fitting in an apartment and beginner learning."
"A K40 is probably the cheapest that'll work."
#4
Glowforge
3.6
(9)
"I have owned a Glowforge for 5 years, and it was like $4k when I got it."
"I’ve cut/built a lot of planes using my glowforge."
"Glowforge is a fixed mostly complete expense, while it is high, they offer a single source warranty and support."
"I have a Glowforge Pro in my Elementary Art classroom."
"I’m not going to recommend a specific machine but on the glowforge you can install a inline exhaust fan and disable the noisy built in fans for a much quieter experience."
"I have a glowforge and I have used it for cutting balsa to make airplanes. Works great!"
"First budget, Glowforge is a fixed mostly complete expense, while it is high, they offer a single source warranty and support."
"Glowforge has this feature but the working bed is only 12x20 and cutting space 11x19 so it’s gonna be way too small for your project."
"The Glow Forge laser cutter is very attractive with features that I could use."
#5
xTool
4.8
(6)
"XTools M1 Ultra. It has a laser, a cutting blade, and an inkjet so you can do all three in one machine."
"I think this model from X-Tool could be a great fit. It seems to have the quality and support you're looking for."
"I was using the xtool p2 before and recently upgraded to the p2s, which is also a CO2 laser."
"Xtool D1 20w laser is what I have. Almost all I do is custom leather crafts with it since it’s my side hustle."
"I have the xtool d1 10w, last I knew it was on sale around $400."
"You might look at the Xtool M1 Ultra. It's a 10/20W diode cutter but also has a blade cutter."
#6
Omtech
4.5
(6)
"I moved from a K40 to an 80W Omtech for similar reasons."
"Omtech k40."
"I would recommend this 100w omtech red with chiller."
"OMtech has an upgraded version iirc."
"If you want something that can cut through wood, I would suggest getting an 80+ watt CO2 laser off of eBay."
"I just got a grant for another laser. I will be going with Omtech."
#7
Trotec
3.8
(6)
"Trotec is a very good brand, I have used one of their laser cutters before."
"Trotec but not the cheapest."
"A co2 laser with a galvo head / scanner would be a good solution."
"Omtech and Trotech should have models within your budget."
"Have you considered the Trotec R or Q series?"
"Trotec makes big machines that go for big prices."
#8
Thunder Laser
4.4
(5)
"How about a thunder laser Bolt? It will have faster engraving speeds. But more importantly, top notch support."
"Get a Thunder Laser Bolt. RF tube machine means better cut and engrave quality and lower maintenance."
"I recommend thunder laser, their bolt machine will be ideal for this (about 5.5k for 30W)."
"Thunder Laser's Bolt machines start at 5k."
"My Thunder Laser Nova 51 can do 1300 x 900."
#9
Creality
4.8
(4)
"My choice for my classroom: Creality Falcon 2 Pro, 40w."
"Extremely user friendly and has been extremely reliable."
"I just purchased the Creality Falcon 2 Pro 22w desktop model. I really like it."
"I use a Creality Falcon 10W for cutting out my wallet pieces and sunglasses cases, super easy to use after a bit of a learning curve with software."
#10
Makerspace
4.7
(3)
"In terms of software, I know that COE's computer lab gives access to all the modeling software."
"I would recommend sending an email to the makerspace for 3d printing or the teamlab for laser cutting."
"Discovered a makerspace not far from home."
#11
Gweike
4.0
(3)
"Check out Gweike, they seem good."
"Take a look at Gweike Cloud if that's big enough."
"Gweike has been a good brand for us. Lightburn has been awesome for software."
#12
OmTech
4.0
(3)
"An Omtech 60w wouldn't be a terrible choice if you are planning on making a business of it."
"Happy with my OmTech 60w - but be advised that they are not small / desktop sized."
"OmTech 150w should be fine."
#13
Ortur
4.0
(3)
"I have 150w co2. I find that different makers plywood kind of all cut differently."
"X-Tool, Atomstack, Ortur are all pretty good options."
"I just bought a rubber sheet and put a couple simple designs on it with my Ortur Lasermaster 2."
#14
CO2 Laser
3.7
(3)
"CO2 is a great choice."
"Being honest, cutting ply for coaster etc you wont be efficent with out a co2 laser and you will need to pay over a lot more than 500 quid for that."
"If you want to cut paper or leather then 10W might be fine. But if you want to cut wood thicker than 1/16" then I really wouldn't recommend anything under 20w."
#15
Flux
3.7
(3)
"Have a look at the Flux Laser range. Maybe a Beamo or Beambox would suit or similar to the M1 Ultra is their diode laser called Ador."
"I started with a flux beamo. Its small and can cut acrylic without issue."
"The Beamo reviews well but I know nothing more than that."
#16
CO2
3.7
(3)
"Any co2 laser will do the job, higher wattage means faster cuts in most of the cases."
"CO2. I know the temptation to get a cheaper diode is there but they have some limits."
"If you want real metal machine... then you will need to add much more $$$ to get a fiber laser."
#17
Atomstack
3.7
(3)
"I have the Atomstack A70 Max but it's massive at 850mm x 800mm but they do have a smaller Pro version that's priced less."
"X-Tool, Atomstack, Ortur are all pretty good options."
"I have a fairly cheap atomstack 5.5w diode laser that was a gift from Amazon."
#18
Cricut
3.3
(3)
"I just found that my cricut can cut leather!"
"Best option for paper/cardstock only is not a laser."
"Cricut?"
#19
Two Trees
5.0
(2)
"Love it. It gets used a lot and the students love it."
"We got the Two Trees 20 watt pro. Love it."
#20
Laser Cutter
4.5
(2)
"I finally added a laser cutter to my leather workshop."
"It's a good choice if you don't need to cut wood or steel."
#21
Fiber Laser
4.5
(2)
"You want a fiber laser. I regularly cut thin shimstock on mine."
"I use my 50w Fiber laser and it produces a nice clean edge."
#22
Longer
4.5
(2)
"The Longer B1 has the best bank for the buck I've found."
"I started by getting a Longer Ray5 - 10 watt, when it was on black Friday discount."
#23
NEJE
4.0
(2)
"I second the Neje. It can do 1000D absolutely no problem."
"Pretty solid price/value."
#24
Sculpfun
4.0
(2)
"I have a couple of sculpfun machines and they work well."
"My 10w diode (sculpfun s30 10w) will cut that in one pass."
#25
S1
4.0
(2)
"I've used the S1 for a while, and it's quite easy to handle with solid safety features."
"My colleague bought an S1 40w, seems like have no complaints so far."
#26
MF2028
4.0
(2)
"Our MF2028 is right in your budget, and also provides a 20x28 working area."
"Have you looked into our MF2028-100-100W C02 Laser??"
#27
Emblaser
4.0
(2)
"The most bang-for-buck laser cutter I've found for use in classrooms is the Emblaser 2."
"The Emblaser 2 is now a 10W LED laser."
#28
Boss Laser
3.5
(2)
"I am ordering a 70W CO2 Boss Laser LS model."
"I believe Boss Laser makes a CO2 laser that large."
#29
Falcon
3.5
(2)
"The thing is a nice little beast for a diode laser!"
"They're decent and you get a lot of power for the money."
#30
Neje
3.5
(2)
"Neje 4 with extended is like 30x40 ish 30 watts and adjustable z height"
"Is a laser from neje (neje max 3 with its extended frame)"
#31
K40 CO2 Laser
3.0
(2)
"K40+"
"A co2 laser, probably a k40 style one."
#32
Air Assist Unit
5.0
(1)
"Recommend that you get an Air assist unit for the laser."
#33
Xool
5.0
(1)
"Xool F1 the best"
#34
Make or Break Shop
5.0
(1)
"This channel has really good reviews and guides on laser buying."
#35
VMetals
5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend VMetals in Greendale."
#36
Boss
5.0
(1)
"I've got a Boss HP5598 and love it."
#37
Thunder Lasers
5.0
(1)
"I use my CO2 for cutting fabric all the time. It zips through it like nobody's business."
#38
Epilog
5.0
(1)
"That Epilog is the way to go if you have the funds."
#39
xTool F1
5.0
(1)
"F1, which I recently traded up to through the xtool site, is more proficient at engraving."
#40
Diode Laser CNC
5.0
(1)
"For about $2000 you can build a 20w diode laser CNC rig that would be easily large enough."
#41
Roly
5.0
(1)
"I personally love my Roly. it has been nothing but spectacular."
#42
Snapmaker
5.0
(1)
"I got a snapmaker ray from 3djake and it's been great."
#43
FSL
5.0
(1)
"If you have the budget, I'd go with either the Dremel LC40 or the FSL Muse."
#44
Dremel
5.0
(1)
"If you have the budget, I'd go with either the Dremel LC40 or the FSL Muse."
#45
X-Carve Pro
4.0
(1)
"Check out the xcarve pro units."
#46
LightBurn
4.0
(1)
"Find something compatible with Lightburn."
#47
ChinaCNCzone
4.0
(1)
"I also got a quote for a Sl1060 from chinaCNCzone."
#48
Big Boss
4.0
(1)
"The big Boss co2 lasers have passthru so they can take a whole sheet."
#49
LionsForge
4.0
(1)
"After searching more today, i found something that doesn't require an N2/N3 license and its a local company called LionsForge."
#50
Fayetteville Library
4.0
(1)
"Fayetteville library has a 55W CO2 laser cutter that's free to use."
#51
Wazer
4.0
(1)
"This can cut metal, could work for a high school/special projects."
#52
Beambox Pro
4.0
(1)
"You can add beambox pro to your list though."
#53
Siser
4.0
(1)
"The Juliet is incredibly accurate, tweakable, and fast."
#54
Maslow
4.0
(1)
"Might be worth asking over at r/3dprinting."
#55
Thunderbolt
4.0
(1)
"I have heard great things about Thunderbolt."
#56
Haotian
4.0
(1)
"At that budget, your best bet is going to be Haotian."
#57
LaserPecker
4.0
(1)
"LaserPecker is a basic, budget-friendly machine that I've used for a long time."
#58
xTool S1
4.0
(1)
"The xTool S1 or M1 are the machines I've looked at."
#59
LightObject
4.0
(1)
"Check out LightObject I think you would be looking at the Katana series."
#60
Thunder
4.0
(1)
"I'd look at Thunder. They're more expensive than some similar machines."
#61
Chinese CO2 Laser
3.0
(1)
"Chinese C02laser from like eBay."
#62
CNC Router
3.0
(1)
"I'd pivot towards a cheap cnc router."
#63
Thunderlaser
3.0
(1)
"Check out if Thunderlaser has what you need."
#64
Jtech
3.0
(1)
"I have a Jtech 24W diode laser."
#65
Full Spectrum
1.0
(1)
"I have a full spectrum in my middle school maker space. Worst purchase I ever made for the space."
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