xTool
xTool S1 20W
$1599.99Cheaper
Released 2023
Best Laser Engravers · head-to-head
xTool S1 20W vs LaserPecker LX1 Max
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. xTool S1 20W is cheaper at $1599.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
LaserPecker
LaserPecker LX1 Max
$1931
Released 2024
Which is better: the xTool S1 20W or LaserPecker LX1 Max?
The LaserPecker LX1 Max 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. Get the LaserPecker LX1 Max for the stronger spec sheet, the xTool S1 20W to spend less.
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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 | LaserPecker LX1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1599.99 MSRP at xtool.com | $1931 |
| Brand | xTool | LaserPecker |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Laser type | diode | diode |
| Power (W) | 20 | 20 |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 | 450 |
| Work area (mm) | 498×330 | 800×400 |
| Max speed (mm/s) | 600 | 200 |
| Min engraving accuracy (mm) | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| Connectivity options | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | USB, Bluetooth |
| Software compatibility | xTool Creative Space, LightBurn | LaserPecker Design Space, LightBurn |
| Enclosed design | Yes | No |
| Weight (kg) | 20 | 5.76 |
| Material compatibility | wood, acrylic, leather, paper, MDF, fabric, stainless steel, stone, ceramic, glass, anodized metals | wood, stainless steel, metal, glass, leather, paper, acrylic |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
Sources — xTool S1 20W: xtool.com (verified 2026-06-26). LaserPecker LX1 Max: laserpecker.net (verified 2026-06-26).
What's the difference between the xTool S1 20W and LaserPecker LX1 Max?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (10 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Wavelength (nm): xTool S1 20W 455 vs LaserPecker LX1 Max 450
- Work area (mm): xTool S1 20W 498×330 vs LaserPecker LX1 Max 800×400
- Max speed (mm/s): xTool S1 20W 600 vs LaserPecker LX1 Max 200
- Min engraving accuracy (mm): xTool S1 20W 0.06 vs LaserPecker LX1 Max 0.01
- Connectivity options: xTool S1 20W Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet vs LaserPecker LX1 Max USB, Bluetooth
- Software compatibility: xTool S1 20W xTool Creative Space, LightBurn vs LaserPecker LX1 Max LaserPecker Design Space, LightBurn
- Enclosed design: xTool S1 20W true vs LaserPecker LX1 Max false
- Weight (kg): xTool S1 20W 20 vs LaserPecker LX1 Max 5.76
- Material compatibility: xTool S1 20W wood, acrylic, leather, paper, MDF, fabric, stainless steel, stone, ceramic, glass, anodized metals vs LaserPecker LX1 Max wood, stainless steel, metal, glass, leather, paper, acrylic
- Autofocus: xTool S1 20W true vs LaserPecker LX1 Max false