xTool M2 Color Craft Laser
An enclosed desktop craft machine for laser cutting, engraving, and optional full-color print-then-cut work.
Brand
xToolReference Price
From $599
Reference price; regional pricing and bundles may differ.
Tools Details
Product type
Enclosed desktop color craft laser
Core function
Laser cutting and engraving, with optional CMYK printing and aligned print-then-cut workflows
Power / battery
Powered desktop machine with 10W or 20W blue-diode laser options
Precision / output
Camera-guided positioning, up to 600 mm/s laser speed, and an approximately 426 × 320 mm laser work area
Materials / build
Full enclosure with replaceable diode laser modules and optional CMYK inkjet and infrared modules
Safety / maintenance
Class 1 enclosure with lid and base interlocks; ventilation, compatible materials, optics care, and ink upkeep remain part of ownership
Key Facts
Shared print area
Approximately 348 × 300 mm for combined print-and-laser work
Cutting capacity
Up to 8 mm basswood plywood with 10W or 10 mm with 20W in one pass under xTool test conditions
Size / weight
610 × 569 × 180 mm; 12.3 kg
Software
xTool Studio for layout, camera positioning, printing, cutting, and engraving
Product Overview
xTool M2 combines the jobs of an enclosed desktop laser and a color craft printer without pretending every user needs every module. The base machine cuts and engraves; the optional CMYK head adds aligned printing for signs, stickers, gifts, and short-run personalization.
What Stands Out
Dual cameras align artwork and material inside a shared xTool Studio workflow, while the optional color module can print before the laser cuts or engraves the same piece.
Why It Matters
It shows a Chinese maker-hardware brand turning separate cutting, engraving, and color-personalization steps into a more coherent desktop workflow for small studios.
Best For
Makers, educators, craft sellers, and small studios producing signs, labels, stickers, gifts, and personalized short runs.
Not For
Users who need blade or pen cutting, low-cost refillable ink, industrial throughput, or a setup that requires no ventilation and material testing.
Things to Know
Choose the exact package carefully: the $599 reference price is for the 10W base machine, while color printing requires a higher-priced CMYK bundle or module.
The water-based color ink is not waterproof, so finished printed pieces should be kept away from water or protected for their intended use.
Tom's Hardware found that initial Wi-Fi setup required a USB connection and that some mixed print-and-laser jobs needed manual run-order adjustment.
TechRadar found the enclosed Class 1 design approachable but noted there is no side-mounted emergency stop button. Plan ventilation, material tests, supervision, and workspace clearance before use.
Sources
Official product page
xtool.com
Covers
Exact model, 10W and 20W packages, optional color workflow, current reference pricing, official image, and xTool Studio context.
Official support FAQ
support.xtool.com
Covers
Laser module options, Class 1 enclosure, safety interlocks, material-cutting claims, and module compatibility.
Tom's Hardware review
tomshardware.com
Covers
Independent testing of print, cut, engraving, rotary, setup, ink cost, work area, and mixed-workflow limitations.
TechRadar review
techradar.com
Covers
Independent hands-on context for dimensions, weight, speed, enclosure, camera positioning, air assist, bundle pricing, and safety tradeoffs.
TechRadar IFA 2026 award
techradar.com
Covers
Independent show-floor recognition for the combined color printing, laser, camera-guided, air-assist, and enclosed craft workflow.
