For a shop that wants NOUA’s double wobble cleaning head on a smaller budget, mostly for thin sheet. Heavier stock calls for the 1500 W or 2000 W model.
Amazon $5,399 eBayThe NOUA Double Wobble 1200W is the better laser welder overall, rated 3.9 to 3.4. The NOUA Double Wobble 1200W leads on warranty and price. The xTool MetalFab 1200W wins on portability and functions. The NOUA Double Wobble 1200W costs $600 less ($5,399 vs $5,999).
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For a small fab shop that wants more power than the 800 W model and no chiller to maintain. Pay the premium for the support, not the specs.
Amazon $5,999 eBayWhich should you buy?
- Choose the NOUA Double Wobble 1200W for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and price ($5,399 vs $5,999).
- Choose the xTool MetalFab 1200W for portability (air cooled vs water chiller) and functions (wire feeder included, cleans, cuts vs cleans, cuts, double wobble head).
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 | NOUA Double Wobble 1200W | xTool MetalFab 1200W |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Price 30% | 59 $5,399 | 49 $5,999 |
| Laser power 25% | 73 1,200 W laser | 73 1,200 W laser |
| Functions 10% | 65 cleans, cuts, double wobble head | 85 wire feeder included, cleans, cuts |
| Portability 10% | 0 water chiller | 60 air cooled |
| Warranty 25% | 100 3-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| NOUA Double Wobble 1200W | xTool MetalFab 1200W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser | ||
| Laser power | 1,200 W | 1,200 W |
| Laser type | Fiber | Fiber |
| Laser source | Raycus or Max | Coherent chips |
| Welds steel up to | - | 5 mm |
| Wobble | Double | - |
| Fiber cable | 10 m | 5 m |
| Functions | ||
| Cleans | Yes | Yes |
| Cuts | Yes | Yes |
| Wire feeder included | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Cooling | Water chiller | Air |
| Input voltage | 220 V | 200 to 240 V |
| Runs on 120 V | No | No |
| Weight | - | 84.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2025-04 |
