xTool
xTool S1 20W
$1599.99Cheaper
Released 2023
Best Laser Engravers · head-to-head
xTool S1 20W vs Glowforge Pro
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. xTool S1 20W is cheaper at $1599.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Glowforge
Glowforge Pro
$5999
Released 2018
Which is better: the xTool S1 20W or Glowforge Pro?
The xTool S1 20W wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The xTool S1 20W is the cheaper at $1599.99. The xTool S1 20W both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | xTool S1 20W | Glowforge Pro |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1599.99 MSRP at xtool.com | $5999 |
| Brand | xTool | Glowforge |
| Released | 2023 | 2018 |
| Laser type | diode | CO2 |
| Power (W) | 20 | 45 |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 | 10600 |
| Work area (mm) | 498×330 | 495×279 |
| Max speed (mm/s) | 600 | — |
| Min engraving accuracy (mm) | 0.06 | 0.025 |
| Connectivity options | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | Wi-Fi |
| Software compatibility | xTool Creative Space, LightBurn | Glowforge App (web-based) |
| Enclosed design | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (kg) | 20 | 25 |
| Material compatibility | wood, acrylic, leather, paper, MDF, fabric, stainless steel, stone, ceramic, glass, anodized metals | wood, fabric, leather, paper, acrylic, rubber, cork, glass, marble, stone, ceramic, anodized aluminum, titanium |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
Sources — xTool S1 20W: xtool.com (verified 2026-06-26). Glowforge Pro: glowforge.com (verified 2026-06-26).
What's the difference between the xTool S1 20W and Glowforge Pro?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (9 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Laser type: xTool S1 20W diode vs Glowforge Pro CO2
- Power (W): xTool S1 20W 20 vs Glowforge Pro 45
- Wavelength (nm): xTool S1 20W 455 vs Glowforge Pro 10600
- Work area (mm): xTool S1 20W 498×330 vs Glowforge Pro 495×279
- Min engraving accuracy (mm): xTool S1 20W 0.06 vs Glowforge Pro 0.025
- Connectivity options: xTool S1 20W Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet vs Glowforge Pro Wi-Fi
- Software compatibility: xTool S1 20W xTool Creative Space, LightBurn vs Glowforge Pro Glowforge App (web-based)
- Weight (kg): xTool S1 20W 20 vs Glowforge Pro 25
- Material compatibility: xTool S1 20W wood, acrylic, leather, paper, MDF, fabric, stainless steel, stone, ceramic, glass, anodized metals vs Glowforge Pro wood, fabric, leather, paper, acrylic, rubber, cork, glass, marble, stone, ceramic, anodized aluminum, titanium