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No machine on this page cuts glass, and no maker in this catalogue publishes a cut depth for it. Glowforge states "engraves only" in its own specification. What you are choosing between is how the surface is marked: a CO2 tube frosts it, a diode marks coated glass and not bare, and a UV marker is the only source whose makers claim engraving inside the glass rather than on 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 glass, and what does not

The source decides this, not the wattage. Quoted from each maker’s own documentation, with the date it was read.

Which laser source marks glass, by wavelength, with the condition on each
MaterialFiber1064nmCO210.6µmDiode450nmUV355nmWhat decides it
Glass and crystal No Conditional Conditional Marks itNothing on this site cuts glass. Glowforge states "engraves only" in its own specification and no maker in this catalogue publishes a cut depth for it. A CO2 tube frosts the surface; a diode marks coated glass and not bare; UV is the only source whose makers claim engraving inside the glass rather than on it.
Stone, slate and marble Conditional Marks it Marks it Marks itStone marks by fracturing a shallow surface layer to a lighter colour, which is why dark slate gives the strongest contrast and pale granite the weakest. Every source type here has a maker naming it, and not one publishes a cut depth, because none of them cuts stone at all.
PVC and vinyl No No No NoNever. 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

ComMarker: ComMarker Omni X Technical SpecificationsRead 2026-08-14

Glowforge: Glowforge Performance Series Tech Specs (Pro HD, Plus HD, Pro, Plus)Read 2026-08-15

VEVOR: VEVOR 100W CO2 Laser Engraver, 24 × 35 inRead 2026-08-15

What each maker publishes about glass

No maker publishes a figure for glass as such, because it is a use rather than a material. 6 of the 23 machines in stock below publish a claim for glass or crystal, which is what one is made of. This is what each states, quoted, with the date it was read.

Published glass claims, by machine
MachineThe maker’s own wordingCut depth published
xTool P2S 55W CO2 Laser CutterxTool: xTool P2S 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Cutter & EngraverRead 2026-08-14GlassMarks it. No cut depth published
xTool F2 Ultra UV Laser EngraverxTool: xTool Laser Machine Comparison ChartRead 2026-08-14Glass (inner engraving)Marks it. No cut depth published
ComMarker X 6W UV Engraving MachineComMarker: ComMarker Omni X Technical SpecificationsRead 2026-08-14Glass, crystal, ceramic, jade and marbleMarks it. No cut depth published
Carverall A1 Pro 12W Mini Laser Engraver with CameraCarverall: Carverall A1Pro Mini Dual Laser EngraverRead 2026-08-15Coated acrylic, coated glass and anodised aluminiumMarks 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 2026-08-15Glass and crystal (including internal engraving)Marks it. No cut depth published
VEVOR 100W CO2 Laser EngraverVEVOR: VEVOR 100W CO2 Laser Engraver, 24 × 35 inRead 2026-08-15Wood, cardboard, glass, leather and stoneMarks it. No cut depth published

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Every machine, compared

Ordered by Amazon’s category placement, refreshed every three hours.

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Machines in stock on Amazon, with live price and category placement
ModelPrice todayAmazon placementSpec score
xTool M2 10W Laser EngraverxTool$599#8 in Engraving Machines & Tools6.1
xTool M2 20W Laser EngraverxTool$969#8 in Engraving Machines & Tools6.1
xTool M2 20W Color Craft Laser EngraverxTool$1,359#8 in Engraving Machines & Tools6.0
xTool F2 5W IR & 15W Diode Dual Laser EngraverxTool$1,348.98#26 in Engraving Machines & Tools6.6
xTool S1 40W Laser Cutter and Laser Engraver for TumblersxTool$1,899#35 in Engraving Machines & Tools3.8
xTool P2S 55W CO2 Laser CutterxTool$3,399#66 in Engraving Machines & Tools8.0
xTool P3 80W Flagship CO2 Laser Cutter with Intelligent AutomationxTool$6,499#66 in Engraving Machines & Tools7.8
LONGER Ray5 Laser Engraver and Cutter MachineLonger$338.96#80 in Engraving Machines & Tools4.6
LONGER Ray5 Laser Engraver and Cutter MachineLonger$679.97#80 in Engraving Machines & ToolsPrice-tracked only
xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode Dual Laser EngraverxTool$4,998.98#89 in Engraving Machines & Tools9.4
xTool F2 Ultra UV Laser EngraverxTool$3,999#90 in Engraving Machines & Tools8.4
ComMarker XE 6W UV Engraving MachineComMarker$3,299#108 in Foil Engraving9.0
xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber & Diode Dual Laser EngraverxTool$2,898#113 in Engraving Machines & Tools8.0
ComMarker X 6W UV Engraving MachineComMarker$3,599#114 in Industrial Machines9.5
Carverall A1 Pro 12W Mini Laser Engraver with CameraCarverall$349.99#156 in Engraving Machines & Tools5.5
Creality Laser Engraver Falcon T1 UV 5W for Glass Acrylic CeramicsCreality$3,999#183 in Fluorescent Lamps7.9
Glowforge Aura 6W Laser Engraver & Cutter with HD CameraGlowforge$999#373 in Engraving Machines & Tools5.0
xTool M1 10W Laser Engraver with RA2xTool$699#701 in Engraving Machines & ToolsPrice-tracked only
OMTech Maker 100W CO2 Laser Engraver with LightBurn & Water ChillerOMTech$4,199.99#775 in Engraving Machines & Tools5.1
VEVOR 100W CO2 Laser EngraverVEVOR$3,029.90#1408 in Engraving Machines & Tools5.2
VEVOR 50W CO2 Laser EngraverVEVOR$1,899.90#1444 in Engraving Machines & Tools5.2
OMTech Pro 100W CO2 Laser Engraver & Cutter with Built-in Water ChillerOMTech$7,099.99#1740 in Engraving Machines & Tools5.1
OMTech Pronto 100W CO2 Laser Engraver with Chiller & Smart Air AssistOMTech$5,699.99#2865 in Engraving Machines & Tools5.1

“Price-tracked only” means we hold the live listing but have not yet sourced the manufacturer’s specification sheet for it.

What else glass 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.

Marking sprays

Marking spray is what lets a CO2 tube leave a permanent mark on a material it would otherwise only frost. It is a consumable rather than an accessory, so it is a cost on every piece rather than once.

OMTech Laser Marking Spray 8oz

OMTech

OMTech Laser Marking Spray 8oz

$24$30Save $6

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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 Desktop smoke Air Purifier & Fume Extractor compatible

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 Professional OD6+ CO2 Laser Safety Glasses

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.

What is the best laser engraver for glass?
The honest answer starts by ruling the job out: none of these machines cuts glass, so if that is what you needed, no machine on Amazon does it. For marking, a CO2 tube frosts the surface and is the cheapest route to a clean result on bottles and awards. A UV marker is the only source whose makers claim engraving inside the glass rather than on it, and it costs several times as much. A diode marks coated glass and not bare, which is the distinction most listings blur.
Why does my glass crack when I engrave it?
Because the mark is thermal and glass conducts heat badly. The beam heats a tiny area very fast, that area expands, and the cold glass around it does not, which is what fractures the surface. That fracturing is exactly what makes the mark visible, so the technique is to keep it shallow and even rather than to avoid it. Makers publish no settings for this, which is why the settings database on this site records what people actually run rather than what a brochure claims.
Do I need marking spray for glass?
Not to mark it, and often to improve it. A CO2 tube frosts bare glass on its own. A coating gives the beam something consistent to work against, which evens out the frosting on curved and uneven surfaces where the focal distance changes across the piece. It is a consumable, so price it per piece rather than once.
How is this list ordered, and have you tested these?
By Amazon’s own category placement, refreshed through the day, and no, we have not run these machines and do not claim to. What Laser Oracle adds is the layer the listings leave out: the source type, the published working area, whether a wattage claim is optical or electrical, and what the maker does not state at all. Every price here came from Amazon within the last three hours.