xTool S1 20W Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine with Air Assist & Honeycomb, 23.93" x 15.16" Bed Size, Beginner-Friendly, Laser Engravering Machine for Wood and Metal, Acrylic, etc. - Basic BundleClimatePartner certified

I have now owned this for over 6 months and find that it has been very easy to use and set up. I have made numerous projects and gifts for the entire family. It has been very accurate and fast while making quality items. It is compact enough to fit on a small desk. It is very simple to use from day one with superb functionality.

I couldn’t be happier with my new xTool 40W laser cutter/engraver! It has completely exceeded my expectations and has become an invaluable part of my business. So far, I’ve used it to cut out and engrave leather earrings, masks, and create several beautiful wooden signs, all with exceptional precision and detail. The machine’s speed is faster than I anticipated, which has allowed me to complete projects more efficiently and take on more orders than ever before.One of the standout features is how easy it is to use. Whether I’m working on leather, wood, or experimenting with custom art projects, the setup and operation are intuitive and seamless. The accuracy is incredible, consistently producing clean cuts and detailed engravings that I’m proud to showcase in my work.My Xtool S1 has opened up so many creative opportunities for me. From functional items to artistic projects, the possibilities feel endless. If you're looking for a reliable, high-performance tool to take your business or personal projects to the next level, I highly recommend the xTool 40W. It’s worth every penny and more!

I recommend this s1 to and beginner super easy to learn the quality is amazing of the product and what you can make absolutely fu functionality is absolutely amazing size is a little big but I dont mind and appreciate it due to the size of the bed

The media could not be loaded. Now I’m not gonna lie there was a little bit of frustration and setting up this machine. The manuals are written by someone that has a 200 IQ instead of someone that has a 120 that could break it down and put a few more useful steps in, but you’ll get there between the book instructions and YouTube videos, getting started is a little harder but it’s kind of intuitive once you start playing around you watch a few videos you start learning the terminology the day after I got this set up I started looking at videos started reading the manual, etc. etc. and I am already engraving things, the coaster, and the Balsawood that come with it in the material pack . The software was easy to download from the Internet no problem works very good. Make sure that you keep all your papers together when you unpack your stuff because one paper that looks like it’s nothing has your software activation code on it. You’ll have to call the company if it’s not there or you lose it . I’ve only had this for a day, but it seems to be pretty fantastic so far. You do not have to buy the extra filter extraction case you can vent this out of wall or a window outside your house or garage no need to spend the $700 on the extra vent unless you feel that you want one. I bought one because I didn’t want to vent it outside in my garage. I didn’t want to put a hole in the wall . There is some frustrations putting this together. They do give you extra parts that they don’t tell you what they’re for I guess eventually in time I’ll find out. Do not get it. Rid of extra screws or extra parts. Keep them in a drawer near your machine.

I’m still learning all the things this laser can do, but having multiple heads that are so easy to change out is amazing and opens up a world of versatility to it’s use ability.

Already owned an F1 and this was a perfect next step. Plug and play and easy to use. So far it's engraved for hundreds of hours and is working perfectly and only needs a little cleaning here and there but is fast and a workhorse!

Last update probably Mid March 2024Ok so I have to deduct one star.To really use this product to its potential you need a riser base at a minimum, which is extremely expensive for what you get which is just a simple riser without anything special about it. I guess one could construct one on their own but then it would look jenky and not have a good seal for the wood burning smoke that needs to be extracted.Im also comparing to recent competitor releases that include such things like riser/rotary engraver kit for less money and higher power laser.So this is more of a regret of not holding out longer for something better to come along, which is the way things work I know, but my challenge and why Im lowering a star is the very high cost to obtain additional accessories or necessities to really fully realize the products capabilities.It's worth mentioning that their software helps you save a few bucks early in, so that's a nice thing. And overall the laser works well and is a nicely polished product for the most part. I just can't justify spending as much for accessories as it would cost me to get an entirely new laser from a competitor with all of that included. If Xtool reduces their prices drastically on their accessories then I would say it would be a 5 star product otherwise.But if you only want to use the base model for what it is designed for without riser, feeder or rotary, Im sure it will be a 5 star product for you.jan/feb 2024 updateSupport has been great. I replaced the part and it works. Took about ten minutes to replace the part.Update, increased 1 star to 3 for now, from 2. Almost immediately after writing the review below, someone contacted me asking me for my address (Amazon's disclaimer states not to do this though FWIW). Xtool is going to send me parts to swap out to fix my Xtool. This is great because I really want to buy the riser, the rotary, and possibly yes even the track feeder and will need these USB ports working. I'm kicking myself a bit for not getting the 40w unit to be honest because I really would like to cut through some thicker pine to make ornate book shelf holders. When I use my 20w with more passes it's scorches the one side too much so I thought about using some veneer on that side and filler, but that's too much labor. I think 20w is the sweat spot for many but for me and my cutting needs over engraving I should have gone with the 40w. My mistake.We shall see if the parts fix my problems, and I have no problem swapping electronics/working on electronics as I have done electronics repairs my whole life. If the parts work then I'll likely bump it up to 5 stars.Old review: (early jan 2024)I've submitted two help tickets on their website, both of which just disappear from your help ticket history after you submit. I assumed it was just a bug on their website, and patiently waited several days until submitting another. It's now been almost 2 weeks and Ive yet to hear back from Xtool.The back of the device, there are 3 old school mini USB ports for accessories like the engraver, air assist etc. Well that entire component is just flopping around inside the case of the Xtool. So only one of the three ports are usable for me, and I have to fiddle with the wire so that it applies pressure in a direction so that the air assist will work. That's a pretty serious hardware issue, and while it may be a simple fix the manual clearly states that opening the unit will void the warranty so, here I sit waiting hoping they will get back to me. It would be a huge PITA to send this back to Amazon.The unit itself is pretty cool. While there are very limited instructions, it's important that you do a cut, and engrave test for each material you plan to use. Why Xtool doesnt have this for the various materials already fairly plotted out, is rather mind blowing. It's not difficult to figure out but just time consuming to determine what power/speed intervals one should experiment with from the start.As far as the claims to cut 10mm Cherry wood in a single pass. Hmm, that MAY be possible. I cut 1/2" pine in 3 passes with air assist at 100% power and a speed of 6. I tried cutting 3/4 solid oak without the honeycomb plate, instead using a piece of scrap wood below. I made 8 passes at 100% power 4 speed and still never cut completely through the oak but was able to push the test triangle through by hand afterwards. That's rather impressive! Now, would you want to do that for an actual craft or project? Probably not. The scorching that happens on the backside of the material is rather dramatic.Engraving on stone was fairly easy using the pre configured settings. Like any software there is a bit of a learning curve.Would this machine be a good business for someone? Eh if you are bored and dont expect to make much Im sure. It's not going to cut fast enough to really crank out enough product to make money, but you could find a nicht and have a fun little side hustle. Im sure there are countless bored housewives buying these up thinking they are going to have a thriving business. Im not saying it's not possible but you really would need to put in a large amount of disciplined work to avoid getting discouraged, and try many different things wasting hundreds if not thousands of dollars of materials to find something that may stick. Etsy is FLOODED with things you can buy that cost near nothing from engraving to cut out crafts that started from a laser cutter/engraver. So keep that in mind and determine a plan before you buy this device. This is a great way to get into the world of laser cutting/engraving at a minimal cost compared to that of a CO2 laser.While Id love to offer up a 5 star rating for this unit, the fact is that I have a defective unit and cant get support for it. $2000 USD is no joke for anyone, and to not hear anything back is absolutely ridiculous. So I'll wait for another week, keep tinkering with the unit as it does work but for how long who knows, and if I wanted to add the rotary unit or the self feeding track, i would be SOL. So I have no capability to expand my device.I should add, be prepared to fill your house with toxic fumes/smoke unless you rig a system to exhaust the fumes from your house, and then be prepared to have your neighbors ask what you are doing as it becomes quickly apparent to anyone nearby a smell of burning wood, leather, stone, and especially plastic. You will not completely eliminate the smell either. They use non standard pipe coming from the unit, to which you will need to figure out the closest dryer/hvac metal to use to connect to an in line fan (sold seperately at lowes/amazon/home depot) to then exhaust out a window. If you dont do this, these units are rather unusable unless you want early dementia, alzheimer's and likely other serious health issues.