OneLaser Laser Engravers

The OneLaser XRF uses a 38W RF metal CO2 tube that engraves at up to 1,200mm/s, versus the xTool P2's 55W glass tube running at up to 600mm/s. The RF tube's smaller, more concentrated beam produces finer detail even though its wattage is lower, while the P2 keeps an edge on raw cutting power for thicker material like 10mm+ acrylic or hardwood. Buyers doing mostly detailed engraving over heavy cutting tend to prefer the faster RF setup, while cutting-focused shops lean toward the higher-wattage glass tube.

OneLaser's XRF line runs on air-cooled RF metal CO2 tubes rather than the water-cooled glass tubes found in older-style machines. RF tubes also typically last longer, often rated for 10,000+ hours versus roughly 2,000-8,000 hours for a glass tube, though actual lifespan depends on usage and duty cycle. Skipping the water-cooling loop removes a common failure point and cuts down on regular maintenance, since there's no chiller, hoses, or coolant to monitor for leaks or algae buildup.

The OneLaser XRF with an RF CO2 tube runs around $4,000, putting it in the same price bracket as comparable 55W CO2 machines from other brands. The RF tube's longer service life offsets the higher upfront cost compared to cheaper glass-tube alternatives that need tube replacement sooner, and a replacement glass tube alone can run several hundred dollars plus downtime. Factoring in that lower long-term maintenance cost is worth doing before comparing sticker prices alone.