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xTool · Hybrid (diode + blade)
xTool M1 Ultra
Laser + blade cutter in one — unique hybrid for crafters and sticker makers
Last updated How we evaluate
Released September 2024
What this machine is for
Vinyl & paper cutting plus light laser engraving in one machine
Reference benchmark same job size on every machine so you can compare times fairly.
Laser spot size
~0.08 mm laser spot
Smaller spot = finer detail (frame motion is usually the same across tiers)
Motion precision: 0.01 mm
Sample engrave job
~10–14 min
Filled photo or logo on birch plywood
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Sample cut job
Blade only (~2 min vinyl)
Vinyl cut (blade, not laser)
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Times are estimates for the reference job above; your design complexity and settings will change them.
TL;DR
The M1 Ultra combines a diode laser with a digital blade cutter (like a Cricut on steroids). Cut vinyl, paper, and fabric with the blade; engrave wood and leather with the laser. Niche but powerful if your workflow mixes both — wrong pick if you only want laser cutting.
What this machine is for
Hybrid craft machine for vinyl stickers, paper goods, and light laser personalization in one workflow.
Best for
Materials
Engraves
- · Wood
- · Leather
- · Anodized aluminum
- · Slate
Cuts
- · Vinyl
- · Paper
- · Cardstock
- · Fabric (blade)
- · Thin basswood (laser)
Cannot do
- · Thick acrylic laser cutting
- · Bare metal
- · CO₂-level production
- · Deep laser cuts
Pros
- ✓Only mainstream hybrid combining blade + laser in one desktop unit
- ✓Blade cutting handles vinyl and paper lasers cannot do cleanly
- ✓Enclosed, relatively compact footprint
- ✓Strong for sticker, invitation, and craft businesses
- ✓One software ecosystem for both tools
Cons
- ✗10W laser is weak for serious laser-only users
- ✗Not a replacement for dedicated CO₂ or high-power diode
- ✗Blade and laser share one bed — not simultaneous operation
- ✗Consumable blades add ongoing cost
- ✗Confusing marketing if you expect a full laser cutter
Beginner notes
Buy M1 Ultra if you already know you need vinyl/paper blade cutting plus light laser engraving. Buy D1 Pro or P2 if laser is 90%+ of your work.
Pro tips
Use blade for all vinyl and paper — laser charred edges on paper look amateur. Use laser for wood/leather personalization. Rotary add-on expands tumbler work on the laser module.
Pro / technical specs
Raw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.
- Laser spot size
- ~0.08 mm laser spot
- Max speed (spec)
- 400 mm/s laser
- Avg engrave speed
- 60–120 mm/s fill
- Avg cut speed
- Blade 30–80 mm/s · Laser 3–8 mm/s
- Motion precision
- 0.01 mm
Common questions
Is M1 Ultra a laser cutter?
Partially. The laser module is 10W diode — fine for engraving and thin cuts, not for acrylic sign production. The blade cutter is the differentiator for vinyl and paper.
M1 Ultra vs Cricut + separate laser?
M1 Ultra saves space and one software stack. Separate machines give you a stronger laser (D1 Pro) plus a dedicated Cricut. Choose integrated convenience vs best-in-class laser.