The xTool MetalFab 800W is the better laser welder overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The xTool MetalFab 800W leads on laser power. The Herolaser T700 Air-Cooled wins on portability and price. The Herolaser T700 Air-Cooled costs $522 less ($3,477 vs $3,999).
For a home shop or small fabricator who wants a laser welder from a maker with real US support. The built-in feeder and air cooling make it easy to live with, but the warranty is short.
Amazon $3,999For 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 $3,477Prices 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.
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 | xTool MetalFab 800W | Herolaser T700 Air-Cooled |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Price 30% | 87 $3,999 | 100 $3,477 |
| Laser power 25% | 36 800 W laser | 27 700 W laser |
| Functions 10% | 85 wire feeder included, cleans, cuts | 85 wire feeder included, cleans, cuts |
| Portability 10% | 60 air cooled | 100 air cooled, runs on 120 V |
| Warranty 25% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| xTool MetalFab 800W | Herolaser T700 Air-Cooled | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser | ||
| Laser power | 800 W | 700 W |
| Laser type | Fiber | Fiber |
| Laser source | Coherent chips | - |
| Welds steel up to | 4 mm | 2 mm |
| Fiber cable | 3.5 m | 5 m |
| Functions | ||
| Cleans | Yes | Yes |
| Cuts | Yes | Yes |
| Wire feeder included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Cooling | Air | Air |
| Input voltage | 220 to 240 V | 110 V or 220 V |
| Runs on 120 V | No | Yes |
| Weight | 68.3 lb | 39.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
| Released | 2025-04 | - |
