The market is now flooded with a wide range of laser cutters and engravers. If you are one of those small business people who rely on laser cutters for their livelihood or are planning to buy a reliable laser cutter and engraver. Here I have compiled a few of the best desktop laser cutters and engravers on the market which will be the best small business laser cutter.

xTool P2S&P2: the king of laser cutters for acrylic and wood crafts business

If you make money through wood crafts or acrylic crafts business, xTool P2 & P2S is your small business’s ideal laser engraver and cutter. The xTool P2S or P2 has a 55W CO2 laser so it is excellent for both engraving and cutting wood and acrylic. The large working area of 600 mm * 305 mm allows for large customized handcrafted items such as custom door signs, home decorations, billboards, and more.

Putting aside the basic performance of engraving and cutting wood, the xTool P2 & P2 55W CO2 laser is excellent at engraving and cutting acrylic. xTool P2S & P2 can engrave and cut all colors and all types of acrylic, including translucent, mirrored, opaque, and clear acrylic. Other materials such as fabrics, leather, EVA foam, felt pads, plastic, rubber, paper, cork, cardboard, glass, etc., as well as all types of coated metals, are also perfectly handled.

In terms of user-friendliness, the xTool P2S or P2 is also well-prepared. It is equipped with dual HD cameras for autofocus and pin-point positioning(even tiny objects), for complete automation without the inconvenience of manual operation. Like the xTool S1, the xTool P2S supports curved surface engraving, but in a more advanced and precise way than the xTool S1. xTool P2S & P2 detects the surface directly through infrared light collects distance data from each location, and then dynamically adjusts the laser’s focus during curved surfaces to achieve the perfect curved surface engraving.

Now, compared with xTool P2, xTool P2S has four key upgrades.

Firstly, a Stronger Exhaust Fan & Air Pump to Optimize Airflow. xTool P2S equipped with a 14,000 RPM brushless motor features dual fans. One set pulls in dust while the other pushes it out, resulting in remarkable exhaust performance. With a dual-cylinder air pump, the P2S doubles airflow stability, delivering 200KPa of air pressure, 33% higher than the P2, resulting in sharper, cleaner cuts.

Second, Optical Path Solution ＆ Routine Cleaning for Easy Maintenance. xTool P2S Alignment Indicator offers an easy solution for achieving precise optical path alignment. Even beginners can master it quickly. xTool PS2 also optimized three features for easier daily maintenance, reducing cleaning time from hours to minutes, such as an easy-clean filter screen, quick-release fan button, and mistake-proof mirror.

Fourth, 3D Cylinder Engraving ＆ Batch Processing 2.0. Compared to the xTool P2S upgrade enables accurate 3D modeling of curved cylindrical objects, allowing precise engraving with rotary accessories. Unlike traditional batch engraving with a single design, the P2S now allows for batch production with serial numbers, varied names, and custom images. This innovation dramatically boosts engraving efficiency while reducing product uniformity.

Fively, Faster X-Axis for Higher-Speed Engraving. After X-Axis Motor Acceleration optimization, the xTool P2S has a 40% increase in engraving speed compared to the P2.

All in all, the xTool P2S & P2 is, in my opinion, the best investment in a laser engraver that will bring high-quality production to your small business. More about the performance of the xTool P2 can be found in this article: xTool P2 55W CO2 Review: The King of Desktop Laser Cutter.

xTool F1 Ultra: all-around laser engraver for small crafts business

The xTool F1 Ultra laser engraver has a 20W fiber laser and 20W diode laser which is more powerful than xTool F1(only a 10W diode laser and 2W fiber laser). The xTool F1 Ultra has advanced features unmatched by any other laser engraving machine, such as industrial-grade 10,000mm/s engraving speed, auto-focus function, precision positioning function, and batch mass production engraving with conveyor belt. No other machine can keep up with the user-friendliness of these features.

The xTool F1 Ultra is the all-rounder for material engraving, as it is equipped with a 20W dual laser (20W fiber laser and 20W diode laser). It meets the needs of users engraving almost any material, including all metals, wood, acrylic, stone, paper, leather, plastic, and everything you can think of. If you are in the business of customizing small crafts, xTool F1 Ultra is definitely your best choice.

And that’s not all, the xTool F1 Ultra not only engraves almost any material, but it does it fast and with friendly quality. As an example, in my practical use case below, I engraved two images on black acrylic, and as you can see, the finished engraving is very high definition!

Embossing or 3D effect engraving is also one of the most attractive features of xTool F1 Ultra. It can engrave brass metal to a depth of 2mm to make a stamp. Besides, stone embossing and wood embossing are not a problem at all.

In addition, the xTool F1 Ultra is also equipped with a conveyor belt accessory to help small business users to realize mass production. Because the conveyor belt automatically recognizes objects of the same shape, during mass production, materials can be fed onto the belt and the xTool F1 Ultra will automatically recognize and engrave them.

Overall, I think the xTool F1 Ultra is the best laser engraver for small businesses. Its speed and compatibility with materials make it a popular production tool for small business owners. Of course, it’s not cheap, but such excellent quality is worth the investment. At the same time, the size of the product makes the xTool F1 Ultra unsuitable for larger crafts. So, if you are just in the group of small craft production business, xTool F1 Ultra is the best choice for you.

xTool S1: An entry-level laser engraver for small business

xTool S1 is a fully enclosed diode laser engraver that is Class 1 laser safety. The xTool S1 utilizes interchangeable laser modules, so users can choose which laser power version they want. For example, the xTool 40W is suitable for you to cut thicker materials for crafts for your small business. Since the xTool S1 is designed with interchangeable laser modules, you can purchase an additional 2W 1064nm laser module for metal engraving if you need to customize various metals.

So, due to the features of the xTool S1, I think it can be an entry-level device for those engaged in the craft customization business. Its 498mm*319mm working area (40W version) allows small businessmen to create larger crafts. Of course, the xTool S1 does not have the same intelligent automation features as the xTool F1 Ultra, but it is quite user-friendly. For example, the xTool S1 also features autofocus, but instead of relying on a high-definition camera, it automatically measures the distance with a probe and sets the laser focus automatically.

In addition, the xTool S1 also has pin-point positioning, but you have to manually move the laser module to circle the engraving area in advance. Then you can use the software to place the pattern exactly in the preset engraving area. This feature still works well and I think the xTool S1 offers a good balance of cost and user-friendliness. It really is a good entry-level laser engraver for small businesses.

Another terrific feature of the xTool S1 is the support for curved surface engraving! This is something that other competitor laser engravers can’t do. This is perfect for small business owners to customize curved objects.

Overall, the xTool S1 has a good balance of cost and user-friendliness compared to the xTool F1 Ultra and xTool P2. If you want to try to start your own small business without investing more cost, xTool S1 can be your entry-level tool.

Atomstack Hurricane: an affordable CO2 laser cutter for acrylic and wood crafts business

The Atomstack Hurricane 55W CO2 laser cutter is also a reliable small business production tool that should be able to compete with the xTool P2 because of its cheap price. The Atomstack Hurricane has an engraving area of 500mm x 300mm and is equipped with a high-definition camera for engraving positioning. In addition to this, the auto-focus, comprehensive safety features, and active fire extinguishing feature make it a good user-friendly laser cutter.

Thanks to its powerful 55W CO2 laser, the Atomstack Hurricane makes 3D engraving on wood easy. 3D engraving becomes even easier if you are using the Atomstack Studio software, which offers many patterns that can be directly 3D engraved. I also tested the accuracy of the Atomstack Hurricane’s camera positioning and the test showed that it only had a 0.8mm positioning error which is a very good result.

Compared to the xTool P2S or P2, the Atomstack Hurricane currently has some gaps, such as curved surface engraving, positioning of tiny objects, feature richness, and user-friendliness of the software. However, the Atomstack Hurricane is cheaper, and its autofocus, camera positioning, 55W CO2 laser power, multi-material compatibility, 3D engraving, and other features make it one of the few best laser engravers for small businesses.

LaserPecker 5: a cheaper alternative for small craft business

For those looking for a cheaper, dual laser source laser engraver like the xTool F1 Ultra, the LaserPecker 5 is the best choice. The LaserPecker 5 is also a 20W fiber laser and a 20W diode laser, so it’s also capable of fast engraving, and 3D engraving, and is compatible with almost any material.

It’s cheaper than the xTool F1 Ultra, but if you choose the cheaper LaserPecker 5, that means you’ll have to give up some of the benefits of the xTool F1 Ultra! For example, the power and user-friendliness of the xTool Creative Space software, the larger engraving area, and the mass production capabilities.