This is an 80W CO2 laser-toting beast, which really shows the user its quality in the fast and accurate cutting of wood and acrylic. Moreover, the slick software and safety features make it a pleasure to use, once you manage to lever this Goliath of a machine into your workshop or garage. And then you have to consider whether you can justify spending the near $7,000 recommended retail price.
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The xTool P3 80W CO2 laser cutter and engraver has taken the crown as the firm's flagship product in this segment. xTool heralded the arrival of the P3 as a machine that brings productivity-enhancing 'Intelligent automation' to the laser cutting world. However, those already experienced with laser cutters will likely eye this machine's outstanding hardware specs with some envy.
Two elephants in the room: the huge laser and the enormous price
This new flagship from xTool is unashamedly large. And, once you get it to where you want it to be, this is a good thing, with its fully enclosed 36 x 18-inch (914 x 457mm) work area providing ample room for ambitious projects, or preparing large batches of more modest products, and everything in between. However, if you thought the 55W xTool P2 was a behemoth, please recalibrate your expectations. And, if you have seen or had experience with the acclaimed xTool P2, you can take many of the best vital statistics from that machine and double them for a rough approximation of what the P3 offers.
The P3's voluminous work area isn't wasted with a low-power laser. xTool has equipped this machine with an 80W CO2 laser, moved and positioned by a sturdy gantry system, over a self-leveling bed. The laser head speed reaches an impressive 1,200 mm/s. Moreover, the laser is positioned with high accuracy using the P3's quad-camera sensor mix, which also provides a very accurate on-screen proofing system so you can ensure your artwork is positioned exactly where you want it.
The other elephant in the room, alongside this laser, is the price. The near-$7,000 entry price may be stepping a little beyond the hobbyist level into small-business territory. As such, a savvy potential buyer will want to justify this purchase with a cost-benefit analysis.
Does P2's new big brother belong among the best laser cutters and engravers in our list? The P3 is an excellent tool for larger projects where high-volume production and greater automation are desirable. So if you need the extra size, power, and speed this machine delivers, then the xTool P3 is the laser powerhouse of your dreams.
Specifications: xTool P3
Swipe to scroll horizontally Machine size 49.2 x 30.7 x 19.5-inches (1,250 x 780 x 496mm), 231.5 lb (105 kg Work area 36 x 18-inches (914 x 457mm) It can cut Wood (20mm), Acrylic (25mm), Fabric, Leather, Paper Stock and more It can engrave Metal, Glass, Bamboo, Acrylic, Ceramics, Stone, and more Laser power/type 80W CO2 Accuracy M focal lens 0.15mm (supplied), 0.2mm camera and LiDAR positioning Cutting platform Self-raising and leveling metal slats with 4x clamps Connectivity USB, wireless Interface Combo display button/wheel Power use Up to 1,400W Release Date Sept 2025 Base Price $6,999
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