The xTool MetalFab 800W is the better laser welder overall, rated 3.5 to 3.1. The xTool MetalFab 800W leads on functions and laser power. The Xlaserlab X1 wins on price. The Xlaserlab X1 costs $1,000 less ($2,999 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 someone who mainly tacks and seams thin sheet and wants the lowest entry price. Anyone who needs filler wire or cleaning should look at the X1 Pro.
Amazon $2,999Prices 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 | Xlaserlab X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 30% | 87 $3,999 | 100 $2,999 |
| Laser power 25% | 36 800 W laser | 5 460 W laser |
| Functions 10% | 85 wire feeder included, cleans, cuts | 0 welds only, no wire feeder |
| Portability 10% | 60 air cooled | 60 air cooled |
| Warranty 25% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
| xTool MetalFab 800W | Xlaserlab X1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser | ||
| Laser power | 800 W | 460 W |
| Laser type | Fiber | Diode |
| Laser source | Coherent chips | - |
| Welds steel up to | 4 mm | 2 mm |
| Fiber cable | 3.5 m | - |
| Functions | ||
| Cleans | Yes | No |
| Cuts | Yes | No |
| Wire feeder included | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Cooling | Air | Air |
| Input voltage | 220 to 240 V | 220 V |
| Runs on 120 V | No | No |
| Weight | 68.3 lb | 28.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-04 | - |
