Best Desktop CO2 Laser Engravers Ranked

A good first CO2 laser for makers who want a 500 x 300 mm bed, autofocus and built in cooling at about $2,000. Skip it if you rely on a camera to place designs.

A traditional, no frills CO2 cabinet for shops that want a big bed and 60 W for the price of a smart 55 W machine, and are fine with manual setup.

A large bed, camera equipped 70 W CO2 for small businesses that want the Polar2 class bed for less. Ask about the air pump before ordering.

A big bed, camera equipped CO2 laser for small shops that want more power and a bigger bed than a P2S. Confirm the air assist and focusing setup before buying.

A smart, camera guided CO2 laser for crafters and small sellers who want cleaner, faster cuts than a diode and acrylic work. It costs more per watt than the plain OMTech and VEVOR boxes.

A low cost CO2 starter for tinkerers who want acrylic and glass work on a budget and don’t mind hands on setup. Its small bed rules out signs.

A feature packed 55 W CO2 for crafters who want a camera and autofocus for less than an xTool P2S. The unclear warranty makes it a bigger gamble.

A large format, highly automated CO2 laser for small businesses that run production batches every day. Hobbyists will get more value from a smaller machine.

The pick for engraving businesses that run all day and want an RF tube that needs no water and lasts for years. Shops that mostly cut thick stock get more for less from the 70 W glass version.