For a small shop that wants air cooling and a two year warranty at a fair price. It is heavy, so plan on keeping it on a cart.
Amazon $3,899The GWEIKE M800 is the better laser welder overall, rated 3.9 to 3.4. The GWEIKE M800 leads on warranty, functions and price. The Xlaserlab X1 Pro wins on portability. The GWEIKE M800 costs $400.99 less ($3,899 vs $4,299.99).
For a garage welder without a 240 V outlet who still wants cleaning and cutting. Budget for the wire feeder if you weld gaps.
Amazon $4,299.99Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GWEIKE M800 for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), functions (wire feeder included, cleans, cuts vs cleans, cuts) and price ($3,899 vs $4,299.99).
- Choose the Xlaserlab X1 Pro for portability (air cooled, runs on 120 V vs air cooled).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1,500 W laser welder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | GWEIKE M800 | Xlaserlab X1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Price 30% | 90 $3,899 | 80 $4,299.99 |
| Laser power 25% | 36 800 W laser | 27 700 W laser |
| Functions 10% | 85 wire feeder included, cleans, cuts | 50 cleans, cuts |
| Portability 10% | 60 air cooled | 100 air cooled, runs on 120 V |
| Warranty 25% | 67 2-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| GWEIKE M800 | Xlaserlab X1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser | ||
| Laser power | 800 W | 700 W |
| Laser type | Fiber | Fiber |
| Laser source | - | Coherent chips |
| Welds steel up to | 5 mm | 3 mm |
| Fiber cable | 8 m | - |
| Functions | ||
| Cleans | Yes | Yes |
| Cuts | Yes | Yes |
| Wire feeder included | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Cooling | Air | Air |
| Input voltage | - | 100 to 250 V |
| Runs on 120 V | - | Yes |
| Weight | 108.5 lb | 46.3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
