A safe, enclosed starter laser for crafters who want camera placement and print then cut at a low price. Choose the 20 W version if you cut wood often.
Amazon $499The xTool M2 10W is the better laser engraver overall, rated 3.8 to 3.6. The xTool M2 10W leads on work area and features. The Ortur R2 10W wins on value. The Ortur R2 10W costs $149.01 less ($349.99 vs $499).
The cheapest way to get an enclosed, camera guided laser for small engraving jobs at home. Its bed is too small for signs.
Amazon $349.99Prices were last checked November 2, 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 xTool M2 10W for work area (426 x 320 mm work area vs 300 x 210 mm work area) and features (enclosed, camera, air assist, autofocus vs enclosed, camera, air assist).
- Choose the Ortur R2 10W for value ($35 per optical watt ($349.99, 10 W) vs $49.90 per optical watt ($499, 10 W)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every diode laser engraver; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | xTool M2 10W | Ortur R2 10W |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 37 $49.90 per optical watt ($499, 10 W) | 55 $35 per optical watt ($349.99, 10 W) |
| Work area 15% | 84 426 x 320 mm work area | 35 300 x 210 mm work area |
| Features 30% | 100 enclosed, camera, air assist, autofocus | 80 enclosed, camera, air assist |
| Warranty 20% | 50 1-year warranty | 50 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| xTool M2 10W | Ortur R2 10W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode | Diode |
| Optical power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Electrical input | 120 W | - |
| Work area | 426 x 320 mm | 300 x 210 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 333 mm/s |
| Safety class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Features | ||
| Enclosed | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes | - |
| Weight | 27.1 lb | 30 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2026-05-28 | 2025-12 |
