Best Air-Cooled Handheld Laser Welders

For a small shop that wants a cheap 1,200 W all-in-one with air cooling. The two year warranty helps offset the thin spec sheet.

For a shop that wants more power than the M800 with the same two year warranty. Ask GWEIKE about the weld depth, since its own figures conflict.

For a small shop that wants air cooling and a two year warranty at a fair price. It is heavy, so plan on keeping it on a cart.

For a shop that values a long warranty and US support over price. It costs the most here, but the five year cover is unmatched.

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.

For a mobile welder who wants to leave the gas bottle behind. The price is high for the power.

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.

For a hobbyist with no 240 V outlet who welds thin sheet. It is the lightest full-function welder here, but the missing warranty is a real risk at this price.

For a garage welder without a 240 V outlet who still wants cleaning and cutting. Budget for the wire feeder if you weld gaps.

For a shop that wants an air-cooled 1,200 W welder with a light gun. The missing warranty pulls it down the list.

For 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.