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 $3,999
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.
- 1,200 WLaser
- 5 mmWelds up to
- AirCooling
- YesWire feeder
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 1,200 W with air cooling, so it welds 5 mm steel without a water chiller
- Comes with a separate wire feeder that takes big 15 kg spools
- Welds, cleans and cuts, so it can replace a grinder and plasma cutter for thin work
- Backed by a large maker with a US store and help center
- Only a 12 month warranty unless you pay for xToolCare
- Main unit alone weighs about 84 lb, plus a 29 lb feeder
- Costs more than several 1,500 W water-cooled carts
The xTool MetalFab family
Every xTool MetalFab model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own laser power.
| Model | Laser | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| xTool MetalFab 800W | 800 W | 3.5/5 | $3,999 |
| xTool MetalFab 1200W (this one) | 1,200 W | 3.4/5 | $5,999 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its laser power. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | MHJ-K001-240 |
|---|---|
| Laser | |
| Laser power | 1,200 W |
| Laser type | Fiber |
| Laser source | Coherent chips |
| Welds steel up to | 5 mm |
| Fiber cable | 5 m |
| Functions | |
| Cleans | Yes |
| Cuts | Yes |
| Wire feeder included | Yes |
| Build | |
| Cooling | Air |
| Input voltage | 200 to 240 V |
| Runs on 120 V | No |
| Weight | 84.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-04 |
Alternatives in this laser power
For a mobile welder who wants to leave the gas bottle behind. The price is high for the power.
Amazon $6,999For 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.
Amazon $3,477Compare
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