Buyer guide
Laser engravers for acrylic: a diode passes straight through the clear sheet
Laser Oracle tracks every machine on Amazon whose maker states it cuts or marks acrylic, priced within the last three hours. This is the best-documented material in the catalogue: 22 published claims across ten brands, sixteen of them carrying a cut depth in millimetres. It is also the one where the cheap machine fails in a way nobody warns you about.
All buyer guidesClear acrylic is transparent to the light a diode engraver emits, so the beam passes straight through and does nothing. This is the single most expensive surprise in this category, because the listings say "acrylic" and mean the tinted and cast sheets a diode can mark. A CO2 tube cuts it cleanly and leaves the polished edge acrylic is bought for, and it is the only source in this catalogue with published cut depths for it.
23 machines are in stock on Amazon today, from $338.96. Prices refresh every three hours.
Every figure behind this guide, sourced and datedThe full finding: counts, ordering, and the spec nobody prints
Laser Oracle tracks 23 laser machines in stock on Amazon today, with prices from the Amazon Product Advertising API refreshed every three hours, starting at $338.96. The list is ordered by Amazon's own category placement rather than by our preference; the best-placed machine currently sits at #8 in Engraving Machines & Tools. 21 of them carry a full sourced review here, with the workspace requirement, license cost and software compatibility read from each manufacturer's own pages. The gap a buyer should know about: of the reviewed machines in this bracket, 1 of 21 publish an optical output figure, as distinct from the wattage on the box. Laser Oracle does not test machines: every figure on this page is a live listing value or a quotation from a manufacturer document, dated when it was read.
What marks acrylic, and what does not
The source decides this, not the wattage. Quoted from each maker’s own documentation, with the date it was read.
| Material | Fiber1064nm | CO210.6µm | Diode450nm | UV355nm | What decides it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear acrylic | No | Marks it | No | Marks it | Clear acrylic is transparent to the light a diode emits, so the beam passes straight through and does nothing. This is the exception people meet late. Tinted and cast acrylic behave differently again, and listings rarely say which they mean. |
| ABS, delrin and polycarbonate | Conditional | Marks it | Conditional | Marks it | Ten machines across seven brands name plastic and not one publishes a cut depth for it, which is unusual given how freely they publish depths for wood and acrylic. Plastics also differ more from each other than any other row here: polycarbonate discolours where acrylic cuts clean. |
| PVC and vinyl | No | No | No | No | Never. Anything containing chlorine releases chlorine gas, which damages the machine and the person operating it. This row is the same on every source type and it is the only one in the table that is a safety instruction rather than a capability. |
xTool: xTool P2S 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Cutter & EngraverRead 2026-08-14
Glowforge: Glowforge Performance Series Tech Specs (Pro HD, Plus HD, Pro, Plus)Read 2026-08-15
Monport: Monport Reno65 65W Desktop CO2 Laser Engraver & Cutter (24" × 16")Read 2026-08-15
VEVOR: VEVOR 100W CO2 Laser Engraver, 24 × 35 inRead 2026-08-15
What each maker publishes about acrylic
No maker publishes a figure for acrylic as such, because it is a use rather than a material. 17 of the 23 machines in stock below publish a claim for acrylic or plexiglass, which is what one is made of. This is what each states, quoted, with the date it was read.
| Machine | The maker’s own wording | Cut depth published |
|---|---|---|
 xTool M2 10W Laser EngraverxTool: xTool M2 Color Craft Laser Engraver & CutterRead 2026-08-14 | “Black acrylic” | 3 mm in 1 pass |
 xTool M2 20W Laser EngraverxTool: xTool M2 Color Craft Laser Engraver & CutterRead 2026-08-14 | “Black acrylic” | 8 mm in 1 pass |
 xTool M2 20W Color Craft Laser EngraverxTool: xTool M2 Color Craft Laser Engraver & CutterRead 2026-08-14 | “Black acrylic” | 8 mm in 1 pass |
 xTool F2 5W IR & 15W Diode Dual Laser EngraverxTool: xTool F2 5W IR & 15W Diode Portable Dual Laser EngraverRead 2026-08-14 | “Acrylic” | 0.47" (12 mm) |
 xTool P2S 55W CO2 Laser CutterxTool: xTool P2S 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Cutter & EngraverRead 2026-08-14 | “Acrylic” | 0.79" (20 mm) in 1 pass |
 xTool P3 80W Flagship CO2 Laser Cutter with Intelligent AutomationxTool: xTool Laser Machine Comparison ChartRead 2026-08-14 | “Black acrylic” | 0.98" (25 mm) in 1 pass |
 LONGER Ray5 Laser Engraver and Cutter MachineLONGER: Longer Ray5 Laser Engraver 5W/10W/20WRead 2026-08-15 | “Acrylic” | 35 mm (maximum) |
 xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode Dual Laser EngraverxTool: xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode Dual Laser EngraverRead 2026-08-14 | “Acrylic” | 0.79" (20 mm) |
 xTool F2 Ultra UV Laser EngraverxTool: xTool Laser Machine Comparison ChartRead 2026-08-14 | “Black acrylic” | 12 mm |
 ComMarker XE 6W UV Engraving MachineComMarker: ComMarker Omni XE Technical SpecificationsRead 2026-08-14 | “Acrylic” | 6 mm |
 xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber & Diode Dual Laser EngraverxTool: xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode Dual Laser EngraverRead 2026-08-14 | “Acrylic” | 0.47" (12 mm) |
 ComMarker X 6W UV Engraving MachineComMarker: ComMarker Omni X Technical SpecificationsRead 2026-08-14 | “Acrylic” | 6 mm |
 Carverall A1 Pro 12W Mini Laser Engraver with CameraCarverall: Carverall A1Pro Mini Dual Laser EngraverRead 2026-08-15 | “Coated acrylic, coated glass and anodised aluminium” | Marks it. No cut depth published |
 Creality Laser Engraver Falcon T1 UV 5W for Glass Acrylic CeramicsCreality Falcon: Creality Falcon T1 5-in-1 Laser EngraverRead 2026-08-15 | “Acrylic” | Marks it. No cut depth published |
 VEVOR 100W CO2 Laser EngraverVEVOR: VEVOR 100W CO2 Laser Engraver, 24 × 35 inRead 2026-08-15 | “Acrylic” | ≤ 0.59" (15 mm) in 1 pass |
 VEVOR 50W CO2 Laser EngraverVEVOR: VEVOR 50W CO2 Laser Engraver, 20 × 12 in, 4-Way PassRead 2026-08-15 | “Acrylic” | ≤ 7 mm (recommended) |
 OMTech Pro 100W CO2 Laser Engraver & Cutter with Built-in Water ChillerOMTech: OMTech Pro 2440 80W/100W CO2 Laser Cutter and Engraver with AutofocusRead 2026-08-14 | “Acrylic” | 33 mm |
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6.1Amazon's best-placed
xTool M2 10W Laser Engraver
Amazon: #8 in Engraving Machines & Tools
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4.6The lowest price today
LONGER Ray5 Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine
Amazon: #80 in Engraving Machines & Tools
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6.1Fully reviewed here
xTool M2 20W Laser Engraver
Space, subscriptions and compatibility, sourced and dated
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21 of these carry sourced specificationsEvery figure on those pages is quoted from the maker's own documentation, with the date it was read.
- xTool M2 10W Laser Engraver
- xTool M2 20W Laser Engraver
- xTool M2 20W Color Craft Laser Engraver
- xTool F2 5W IR & 15W Diode Dual Laser Engraver
- xTool S1 40W Laser Cutter and Laser Engraver for Tumblers
- xTool P2S 55W CO2 Laser Cutter
- xTool P3 80W Flagship CO2 Laser Cutter with Intelligent Automati…
- LONGER Ray5 Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine
- xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode Dual Laser Engraver
- xTool F2 Ultra UV Laser Engraver
- ComMarker XE 6W UV Engraving Machine
- xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber & Diode Dual Laser Engraver
- ComMarker X 6W UV Engraving Machine
- Carverall A1 Pro 12W Mini Laser Engraver with Camera
- Creality Laser Engraver Falcon T1 UV 5W for Glass Acrylic Cerami…
- Glowforge Aura 6W Laser Engraver & Cutter with HD Camera
- OMTech Maker 100W CO2 Laser Engraver with LightBurn & Water Chil…
- VEVOR 100W CO2 Laser Engraver
- VEVOR 50W CO2 Laser Engraver
- OMTech Pro 100W CO2 Laser Engraver & Cutter with Built-in Water…
- OMTech Pronto 100W CO2 Laser Engraver with Chiller & Smart Air A…
Every machine, compared
Ordered by Amazon’s category placement, refreshed every three hours.
| Model | Price today | Amazon placement | Spec score |
|---|---|---|---|
| xTool M2 10W Laser EngraverxTool | $599 | #8 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 6.1 |
| xTool M2 20W Laser EngraverxTool | $969 | #8 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 6.1 |
| xTool M2 20W Color Craft Laser EngraverxTool | $1,359 | #8 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 6.0 |
| xTool F2 5W IR & 15W Diode Dual Laser EngraverxTool | $1,348.98 | #26 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 6.6 |
 xTool S1 40W Laser Cutter and Laser Engraver for TumblersxTool | $1,899 | #35 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 3.8 |
| xTool P2S 55W CO2 Laser CutterxTool | $3,399 | #66 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 8.0 |
| xTool P3 80W Flagship CO2 Laser Cutter with Intelligent AutomationxTool | $6,499 | #66 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 7.8 |
| LONGER Ray5 Laser Engraver and Cutter MachineLonger | $338.96 | #80 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 4.6 |
 LONGER Ray5 Laser Engraver and Cutter MachineLonger | $679.97 | #80 in Engraving Machines & Tools | Price-tracked only |
| xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode Dual Laser EngraverxTool | $4,998.98 | #89 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 9.4 |
| xTool F2 Ultra UV Laser EngraverxTool | $3,999 | #90 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 8.4 |
| ComMarker XE 6W UV Engraving MachineComMarker | $3,299 | #108 in Foil Engraving | 9.0 |
| xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber & Diode Dual Laser EngraverxTool | $2,898 | #113 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 8.0 |
| ComMarker X 6W UV Engraving MachineComMarker | $3,599 | #114 in Industrial Machines | 9.5 |
| Carverall A1 Pro 12W Mini Laser Engraver with CameraCarverall | $349.99 | #156 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 5.5 |
| Creality Laser Engraver Falcon T1 UV 5W for Glass Acrylic CeramicsCreality | $3,999 | #183 in Fluorescent Lamps | 7.9 |
 Glowforge Aura 6W Laser Engraver & Cutter with HD CameraGlowforge | $999 | #373 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 5.0 |
 xTool M1 10W Laser Engraver with RA2xTool | $699 | #701 in Engraving Machines & Tools | Price-tracked only |
 OMTech Maker 100W CO2 Laser Engraver with LightBurn & Water ChillerOMTech | $4,199.99 | #775 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 5.1 |
| VEVOR 100W CO2 Laser EngraverVEVOR | $3,029.90 | #1408 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 5.2 |
| VEVOR 50W CO2 Laser EngraverVEVOR | $1,899.90 | #1444 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 5.2 |
| OMTech Pro 100W CO2 Laser Engraver & Cutter with Built-in Water ChillerOMTech | $7,099.99 | #1740 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 5.1 |
 OMTech Pronto 100W CO2 Laser Engraver with Chiller & Smart Air AssistOMTech | $5,699.99 | #2865 in Engraving Machines & Tools | 5.1 |
“Price-tracked only” means we hold the live listing but have not yet sourced the manufacturer’s specification sheet for it.
The best-placed listings, live
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6.1xTool
xTool M2 10W Laser Engraver
Amazon: #8 in Engraving Machines & Tools
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xTool F2 5W IR & 15W Diode Dual Laser Engraver
Amazon: #26 in Engraving Machines & Tools
$1,349$1,699Save $350
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3.8xTool
xTool S1 40W Laser Cutter and Laser Engraver for Tumblers
Amazon: #35 in Engraving Machines & Tools
$1,899$2,549Save $650
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8.0xTool
xTool P2S 55W CO2 Laser Cutter
Amazon: #66 in Engraving Machines & Tools
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4.6Longer
LONGER Ray5 Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine
Amazon: #80 in Engraving Machines & Tools
$339
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9.4xTool
xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode Dual Laser Engraver
Amazon: #89 in Engraving Machines & Tools
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What else acrylic needs
Not extras. These are the parts of the job the machine does not come with, and the lines people leave out when they compare two prices.
Beds and tooling
Cutting through means the beam exits the far side. A honeycomb bed holds the sheet flat and lets the beam and the smoke out of the back of the cut, instead of reflecting off a solid base into the underside of finished work.
Puikos
Puikos Honeycomb Laser Bed 400 x 400 mm Working Table
$34
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Fume extraction
The smoke has to leave the room rather than be spread around it, and no machine on this page ships with anything that does that. It is the line people leave out when they compare two prices.
BlueDate
BlueDate Desktop smoke Air Purifier & Fume Extractor compatible
$200
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Optics and safety
Eyewear has to match the wavelength the machine emits, and the two are not interchangeable. A fiber source at 1064nm, a CO2 tube at 10,600nm and a diode at 450nm each need their own, and a pair rated for one gives no protection against another.
JILERWEAR
JILERWEAR Professional OD6+ CO2 Laser Safety Glasses
$36
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How this list was builtThe screen, the ordering, and what we do not do
The screen is mechanical: every machine we track on Amazon that is in stock, carries a live price, and is not a duplicate listing. The order is Amazon’s own category placement, read from the Product Advertising API and refreshed every three hours. Laser Oracle does not test machines and has no preference to encode; where a unit has a full review here, the review quotes the manufacturer’s own documents with the date each was read. Guide copy last reviewed 2026-08-20.