xTool M2 Color Craft Laser

Name: xTool M2 Color Craft Laser
Brand: xTool
SKU: xtool-m2

Entry enclosed laser with CMYK color printing — xTool's 2026 mass-market craft machine

Last updated June 1, 2026How we evaluate

Released May 2026

What this machine is for

Affordable enclosed laser + color print for home crafters and small shops

Reference benchmark same job size on every machine so you can compare times fairly.

Laser spot size

~0.08 mm 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

~6–9 min

Simple square cut-out from 3 mm basswood

10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)

Times are estimates for the reference job above; your design complexity and settings will change them.

TL;DR

Launched May 2026, the M2 packs laser engraving, cutting, and integrated inkjet color printing into one enclosed desktop at $599. Built for everyday crafters and Etsy sellers who want color + laser without a pro CO₂ budget — not a metal-marking or production cutter.

What this machine is for

2026 entry enclosed craft system combining diode laser work with integrated color printing for gifts and small business.

Best for

Home craftersColor gifts & cardsEtsy side businessFirst enclosed laser

Materials

Engraves

· Wood
· Leather
· Paper
· Coated metal (limited)
· Printable cardstock (inkjet)

Cuts

· 3 mm basswood
· Paper
· Thin leather

Cannot do

· Bare metal marking
· Thick acrylic production
· CO₂-class cutting depth
· LightBurn workflow (xTool app only at launch)

Pros

✓Laser + CMYK color in one box
✓Enclosed and beginner-oriented
✓Aggressive $599 positioning vs S1/P2
✓xTool ecosystem and support

Cons

✗New platform — fewer community settings than D1/S1
✗Not for serious metal or thick cutting
✗Consumable ink costs add up
✗Lower power than open-frame 20–40W diodes

Beginner notes

Choose M2 if color printing matters; choose S1 or Falcon A1 if you only need laser power and larger cutting headroom.

Pro tips

Budget for ink cartridges and laser-safe materials rated for both processes. Test color + laser alignment on scraps before client work.

Pro / technical specs

Raw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.

Laser spot size: ~0.08 mm spot
Max speed (spec): 400 mm/s
Avg engrave speed: 70–160 mm/s fill
Avg cut speed: 4–10 mm/s on 3 mm wood
Motion precision: 0.01 mm