Herolaser T700 Air-Cooled
#12 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
For a hobbyist with no 240 V outlet who welds thin sheet. It is the lightest full-function welder here, but the missing warranty is a real risk at this price.
Amazon $3,477$3,477
The Herolaser T700 Air-Cooled and the Xlaserlab X1 Pro are evenly matched, rated 3.4 and 3.4. The Herolaser T700 Air-Cooled leads on price and functions. The Herolaser T700 Air-Cooled costs $822.99 less ($3,477 vs $4,299.99).
Xlaserlab X1 Pro
#13 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
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 $4,299.99$4,299.99
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 Herolaser T700 Air-Cooled for price ($3,477 vs $4,299.99) and functions (wire feeder included, cleans, cuts vs cleans, cuts).
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 | Herolaser T700 Air-Cooled | Xlaserlab X1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Price 30% | 100 $3,477 | 80 $4,299.99 |
| Laser power 25% | 27 700 W laser | 27 700 W laser |
| Functions 10% | 85 wire feeder included, cleans, cuts | 50 cleans, cuts |
| Portability 10% | 100 air cooled, runs on 120 V | 100 air cooled, runs on 120 V |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Herolaser T700 Air-Cooled | Xlaserlab X1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser | ||
| Laser power | 700 W | 700 W |
| Laser type | Fiber | Fiber |
| Laser source | - | Coherent chips |
| Welds steel up to | 2 mm | 3 mm |
| Fiber cable | 5 m | - |
| Functions | ||
| Cleans | Yes | Yes |
| Cuts | Yes | Yes |
| Wire feeder included | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Cooling | Air | Air |
| Input voltage | 110 V or 220 V | 100 to 250 V |
| Runs on 120 V | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 39.7 lb | 46.3 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |