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Laser Engravers

ProductTypeMSRP (USD)Laser typeLaser output power (optical) (W)Work area (mm)SoftwareCuts clear acrylicEnclosedStatus
ComMarker B4 30WFiber laser$1,599Fiber (galvo)30110 x 110 or 200 x 200 (dual field lenses)LightBurn, EZCAD2NoNoResearched lab test pending
Creality Falcon A1 10WDiode laser$466Diode10305 x 381Falcon Design Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBLNoYesResearched lab test pending
Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20WDiode laser$879Diode (switchable to 1064 nm solid-state IR module)20268 x 358Falcon Design Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBLNoYesResearched lab test pending
Creality Falcon2 22WDiode laser$549Diode22400 x 415LightBurn, LaserGRBL, Falcon Design Space—NoResearched lab test pending
Creality Falcon2 40WDiode laser$639Diode40400 x 415LightBurn, LaserGRBL, Falcon Design Space—NoResearched lab test pending
Glowforge AuraDiode laser$999Diode6305 x 305Glowforge web app (browser-based)NoYesResearched lab test pending
Glowforge Plus HDCo2 laser$6,999CO2 (glass tube)40495 x 279Glowforge web app (browser-based)YesYesResearched lab test pending
Glowforge Pro HDCo2 laser$7,999CO2 (glass tube)45495 x 279Glowforge web app (browser-based)YesYesResearched lab test pending
Gweike Cloud 55WCo2 laser$1,749CO2 (glass tube)55510 x 300Gweikecloud Offline, LightBurnYesYesResearched lab test pending
LaserPecker LP4Galvo laser$1,599Dual: blue diode (450 nm) + 1064 nm infrared, galvo scanning10160 x 120LaserPecker Design Space, LightBurnNo—Researched lab test pending
LaserPecker LP5Galvo laser$2,999Dual: fiber (1064 nm) + blue diode (450 nm), galvo scanning20100 x 100 (square); 120 x 160 ellipseLaserPecker Design Space app, LightBurnNoProtective cover included; full safety enclosure sold separatelyResearched lab test pending
Longer Ray5 40WDiode laser$679.99Diode (four diodes with FAC)44385 x 385LightBurn, LaserGRBL, LaserBurnNoNoResearched lab test pending
Monport GM 30W ProFiber laser$1,999.99Fiber, Q-switched (galvo)30150 x 150BslAppSimple, LightBurnNoNoResearched lab test pending
Monport MEGA S 70WCo2 laser$2,999.99CO2 (glass tube)70700 x 350M-Design Hub, LightBurnYesYesResearched lab test pending
Monport Reno 45 ProCo2 laser$1,499.99CO2 (glass tube)45400 x 300LightBurn (Pro license on Pro/Vision), Autolaser, TopwisdomLaser appYesYesResearched lab test pending
OMTech Galvo Fiber 30 (30W integrated)Fiber laser$1,899.99Fiber (galvo)30150 x 150EZCad (included), LightBurn compatibleNoNoResearched lab test pending
OMTech Polar Lite 55WCo2 laser$2,199.99CO2 (glass tube)55510 x 300RDWorks (included), LightBurn compatibleYesYesResearched lab test pending
Sculpfun SF-A9 40WDiode laser$799.99Diode40400 x 400LightBurn, LaserGRBL, Sculpfun appNoNoResearched lab test pending
Thunder Laser Nova Plus 24 (60W RF)Co2 laser$8,350CO2 (RF metal tube)60600 x 400LightBurn (included, two computers)YesYesResearched lab test pending
TwoTrees TS2 20WDiode laser$499Diode20410 x 410LightBurn, LaserGRBL, TwoTrees appNoNoResearched lab test pending
xTool F1Galvo laser—Dual: blue diode + 1064 nm infrared, galvo scanning10115 x 115xTool Creative Space, xTool Studio, LightBurnNo—Discontinued
xTool F1 UltraGalvo laser$2,999Dual: fiber (1064 nm) + blue diode, galvo scanning20220 x 220xTool StudioNoYesResearched lab test pending
xTool F2Galvo laser$1,499Dual: blue diode + 1064 nm infrared, galvo scanning15115 x 115xTool StudioNo—Researched lab test pending
xTool F2 UltraGalvo laser$5,299Dual: MOPA fiber (1064 nm) + blue diode, galvo scanning60220 x 220xTool StudioNoYesResearched lab test pending
xTool M2 20WDiode laser$999Diode (10 W or 20 W); optional 3 W infrared module20426 x 320xTool StudioNoYesResearched lab test pending
xTool P2SCo2 laser$2,999CO2 (glass tube)55600 x 305xTool Studio; LightBurn (no camera/autofocus support)YesYesResearched lab test pending
xTool P3Co2 laser$6,999CO280915 x 458xTool StudioYesYesResearched lab test pending
xTool S1 20WDiode laser$1,299Diode20498 x 330xTool Creative Space, LightBurnNoYesResearched lab test pending
xTool S1 40WDiode laser$1,699Diode40498 x 319xTool Creative Space, LightBurnNoYesResearched lab test pending

Heat Presses

ProductTypeMSRP (USD)Press stylePressureDigital time/temp controlsMax temperature (°F)Power draw (W)Heat plate size (in)Status
Cricut AutopressHeat press$299clamshellautoYes4001,30015 x 12Researched lab test pending
Cricut AutoPress 2 15 in x 15 inHeat press$349clamshellautoYes410—15 x 15Researched lab test pending
Cricut EasyPress 3 12 in x 10 inHeat press$109.99handheldmanualYes4001250-140012 x 10Researched lab test pending
Cricut EasyPress MiniHeat press$49.99handheldmanualNo———Researched lab test pending
Cricut EasyPress SE 12 in x 10 inHeat press$119handheldmanualYes4001350-150712 x 10Researched lab test pending
Cricut Mug PressHeat press$149.99mugautoNo—500—Researched lab test pending
Geo Knight DK20SHeat press—swing-awaymanualYes6001,80016 x 20Researched lab test pending
Hotronix Fusion IQ 16" x 20"Heat press$2,450swing-awaymanualYes4301,80016 x 20Researched lab test pending
HPN Signature Series 15" x 15" Auto-Open Slide-Out ClamshellHeat press$829.95clamshellmanualYes4001,50015 x 15Researched lab test pending
HPN Signature Series 16" x 20" Slide-Out ClamshellHeat press$1,024.95clamshellmanualYes4001,60016 x 20Researched lab test pending
HPN Signature Series Auto-Open Cap Heat PressHeat press$779.95hatmanualYes400500—Researched lab test pending
HTVRONT A300 Auto Hat Heat PressHeat press$159.99hatautoYes4103505.70 x 3.68 (curved heat plate)Researched lab test pending
HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 15" x 15"Heat press$236clamshellautoYes4101,50015 x 15Researched lab test pending
HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2 - DigitHeat press$349.99clamshellautoYes410—15 x 15Researched lab test pending
HTVRONT Auto Tumbler Heat Press 120VHeat press$139.99tumblerautoYes390600—Researched lab test pending
VEVOR P8038 15" x 15" Swing-AwayHeat press$150.99swing-awaymanualYes4101,00015 x 15Researched lab test pending

DTF & Sublimation

ProductTypeMSRP (USD)Print technologyMax print width (in)Roll feedDimensions (in)PrintheadComputer supportStatus
DTF Station Prestige R2 Pro 13"Dtf printer$8,745DTF13Yes33.58 x 25.31 x 20.86Epson i1600Windows onlyResearched lab test pending
Epson SureColor F1070 Standard EditionDtf printer$4,995DTG + DTF (hybrid)—No35 x 28 x 17PrecisionCore Micro TFPWindows, macOSResearched lab test pending
Epson SureColor F170Sublimation printer$399Dye-sublimation8.5No14.8 x 19.8 x 7.4 (printing)PrecisionCore MicroTFP—Researched lab test pending
Epson SureColor F570Sublimation printer$2,495Dye-sublimation24.4Yes38.2 x 20.7 x 9.6 (without stand)PrecisionCore MicroTFP—Researched lab test pending
HTVRONT D2 DTF PrinterDtf printer$3,499.99DTF13Yes——Windows 10+ onlyResearched lab test pending
Procolored F13 Panda (L1800)Dtf printer$2,399DTF13Yes33 x 15 x 11.8Epson L1800Windows onlyResearched lab test pending
Procolored F8 Panda (L800)Dtf printer$1,599DTF8.2Yes21 x 11 x 7Epson L800Windows onlyResearched lab test pending
Procolored K13Dtf printer$2,499DTF13Yes29.1 x 12.6 x 9.1Procolored LH-600Windows onlyResearched lab test pending
Sawgrass SG1000Sublimation printer$1,699.95Sublimation (Sublijet) or VersiFlex11—21 x 14.25 x 8.5—Windows 10+, macOS 13+Researched lab test pending
Sawgrass SG500Sublimation printer$275Sublimation (Sublijet) or VersiFlex8.5—15.75 x 17.25 x 8.5—Windows 10+, macOS 13+Researched lab test pending
xTool Apparel Printer PlusDtf printer$5,399DTF14Yes—Epson I1600—Researched lab test pending

Vinyl Cutters

ProductTypeMSRP (USD)ConnectivitySoftwareWeight (lb)Dimensions (in)Max cut width (in)Max cut length (ft)Status
Brother ScanNCut DX SDX330DVinyl cutter—Wi-Fi, USBBrother CanvasWorkspace12.7920.9 x 8.47 x 6.81——Researched lab test pending
Cricut Explore 5Vinyl cutter$199Bluetooth, USBCricut Design Space1019.8 x 7.5 x 4.71212Researched lab test pending
Cricut Joy XtraVinyl cutter$179BluetoothCricut Design Space612.5 x 6 x 5.58.54Researched lab test pending
Cricut Maker 4Vinyl cutter$399Bluetooth, USB-ACricut Design Space15.422.1 x 7.1 x 6.211.712Researched lab test pending
Cricut Maker 5Vinyl cutter$349Bluetooth LE, USB-CCricut Design Space10.919.8 x 7.5 x 4.71212Researched lab test pending
Silhouette CAMEO 5 AlphaVinyl cutter$279.99USB 2.0, BluetoothSilhouette Studio (5.0.402+)11.522.28 x 6.94 x 4.8911.616Researched lab test pending
Silhouette Portrait 4Vinyl cutter$199.99USB 2.0, BluetoothSilhouette Studio (4.5.700+)4.0817.32 x 6.42 x 4.888.64.5Researched lab test pending

Embroidery Machines

ProductTypeMSRP (USD)NeedlesMax embroidery area (in)Cap (hat) frame supportDisplayConnectivityBuilt-in designsStatus
Brother Entrepreneur Pro W PR1060WEmbroidery machine—108 x 14YesLCD touchscreenWireless LAN, USB1,280Researched lab test pending
Brother Entrepreneur W PR680WEmbroidery machine—68 x 12Yes10.1 in LCD touchscreenWireless LAN, USB (2 ports)100Researched lab test pending
Brother PE800Embroidery machine$779.9915 x 7NoColor touch LCD, 3.2 x 1.8 inUSB138Researched lab test pending
Brother PE900Embroidery machine$1,179.9915 x 7No3.7 in color LCDWireless LAN, USB193Researched lab test pending
Brother SE2000Embroidery machine$1,499.9915 x 7No3.7 in color LCDWireless LAN, USB193Researched lab test pending
Brother SE700Embroidery machine$579.9914 x 4NoLCD touchscreen, 3.2 x 1.8 inWireless LAN135Researched lab test pending
Janome Memory Craft 500E Limited EditionEmbroidery machine$3,49917.9 x 11NoColor LCD touchscreenUSB160Researched lab test pending
Ricoma EM-1010Embroidery machine$6,9991012.2 x 8.3Yes10.1 in HD touchscreenUSB, Ethernet—Researched lab test pending

Laser Accessories

ProductTypeMSRP (USD)Compatible withStatus
AtomStack FB2 Plus EnclosureEnclosure$329.99Most desktop diode lasers and CNCs of that footprint; not AtomStack Hurricane 55W CO2Researched lab test pending
Creality Falcon Desktop Smoke Purifier (for Falcon A1)Fume extractor$219Creality Falcon A1 (63 mm port); 76 mm pipe for Falcon machines with protective coverResearched lab test pending
Creality Falcon Rotary Kit ProRotary$189—Researched lab test pending
Sculpfun 30L/Min Air PumpAir assist$99.99Sculpfun S10 and other air-assisted laser headsResearched lab test pending
Sculpfun B1 EnclosureEnclosure$149.99Sculpfun S6, S6 Pro, S9, S10, S30 series (not S30 Ultra); most similar-size diode lasersResearched lab test pending
Sculpfun RA Pro MaxRotary$259.99Sculpfun S6, S6 Pro, S9, S10, S30 series, S30 Ultra series, SF-A9, S70, S40, V5 UVResearched lab test pending
Sculpfun SP1Fume extractor$599Sculpfun B70, G9, iCube Ultra and others via included flangesResearched lab test pending
xTool RA2 ProRotary$298.99xTool F2 Ultra UV, P2, S1, F1 Ultra, F2, F1, F1 Lite, M1 Ultra, D1 ProResearched lab test pending
xTool SafetyPro AP2Fume extractor$999xTool P/M/S Series, F2, F2 Ultra, F2 Ultra UV, F1 Ultra, F1 LiteResearched lab test pending
xTool Smart Air AssistAir assist$169xTool S SeriesResearched lab test pending

Using this data

  • Specs are what manufacturers publish; they are not our measurements. Each product page lists its sources.
  • The CSV starts with two # comment lines (license notice). Most tools can skip them; in pandas use comment='#'.
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