xTool MetalFab 1200W
#11 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
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$5,999
The xTool MetalFab 1200W is the better laser welder overall, rated 3.4 to 3.3. The xTool MetalFab 1200W leads on functions. The SFX ALW-1200A wins on price. The SFX ALW-1200A costs $1,344.95 less ($4,654.05 vs $5,999).
SFX ALW-1200A
#14 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
For a shop that wants an air-cooled 1,200 W welder with a light gun. The missing warranty pulls it down the list.
Amazon $4,654.05$4,654.05
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 xTool MetalFab 1200W for functions (wire feeder included, cleans, cuts vs wire feeder included, cleans).
- Choose the SFX ALW-1200A for price ($4,654.05 vs $5,999).
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 | xTool MetalFab 1200W | SFX ALW-1200A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Price 30% | 49 $5,999 | 73 $4,654.05 |
| Laser power 25% | 73 1,200 W laser | 73 1,200 W laser |
| Functions 10% | 85 wire feeder included, cleans, cuts | 60 wire feeder included, cleans |
| Portability 10% | 60 air cooled | 60 air cooled |
| Warranty 25% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| xTool MetalFab 1200W | SFX ALW-1200A | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser | ||
| Laser power | 1,200 W | 1,200 W |
| Laser type | Fiber | Fiber |
| Laser source | Coherent chips | - |
| Welds steel up to | 5 mm | 3 mm |
| Fiber cable | 5 m | - |
| Functions | ||
| Cleans | Yes | Yes |
| Cuts | Yes | - |
| Wire feeder included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Cooling | Air | Air |
| Input voltage | 200 to 240 V | 220 V |
| Runs on 120 V | No | No |
| Weight | 84.2 lb | 70.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
| Released | 2025-04 | - |