GWEIKE M800
#7 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
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 $3,899$3,899
The GWEIKE M800 is the better laser welder overall, rated 3.9 to 3.1. The GWEIKE M800 leads on functions, warranty and laser power. The Xlaserlab X1 wins on price. The Xlaserlab X1 costs $900 less ($2,999 vs $3,899).
Xlaserlab X1
#16 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
For someone who mainly tacks and seams thin sheet and wants the lowest entry price. Anyone who needs filler wire or cleaning should look at the X1 Pro.
Amazon $2,999$2,999
Prices 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 functions (wire feeder included, cleans, cuts vs welds only, no wire feeder), warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and laser power (800 W laser vs 460 W laser).
- Choose the Xlaserlab X1 for price ($2,999 vs $3,899).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 30% | 90 $3,899 | 100 $2,999 |
| Laser power 25% | 36 800 W laser | 5 460 W laser |
| Functions 10% | 85 wire feeder included, cleans, cuts | 0 welds only, no wire feeder |
| Portability 10% | 60 air cooled | 60 air cooled |
| Warranty 25% | 67 2-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| GWEIKE M800 | Xlaserlab X1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser | ||
| Laser power | 800 W | 460 W |
| Laser type | Fiber | Diode |
| Welds steel up to | 5 mm | 2 mm |
| Fiber cable | 8 m | - |
| Functions | ||
| Cleans | Yes | No |
| Cuts | Yes | No |
| Wire feeder included | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Cooling | Air | Air |
| Input voltage | - | 220 V |
| Runs on 120 V | - | No |
| Weight | 108.5 lb | 28.7 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |