xTool P2S 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Cutter and Engraver

Cut and Engrave Every Color of Acrylic, Wood, Leather and Glass With a Desktop Laser That Aims and Focuses Itself

The xTool P2S pairs a 55W CO2 tube with a 23.6" × 12" bed, dual 16MP cameras, LiDAR autofocus and AutoPassthrough™ for materials up to 118" long.

Compatible Materials:

Wood

MDF / Plywood

Leather

Plastics

Fabric

Stone

Coated Metals

Glass

The 55W CO2 source cuts wood, acrylic in every color, fabric, leather, paper, cork and foam, and engraves glass, ceramic, stone, bamboo, coated metals and anodised aluminium. It marks bare stainless steel only after the surface is coated.

The xTool P2 was the best-selling desktop CO2 laser on Amazon from 2022 to 2024, and the P2S is the refined version: a stronger exhaust fan, a dual-cylinder air pump, an easier optical path to maintain and a faster X-axis. If you have been choosing between a diode laser that cannot touch clear acrylic and an industrial tube machine that will not fit your bench, the P2S sits in the gap with industrial cutting power at a desktop price.

Cut Thick Acrylic and Hardwood in One Pass, Not Three

At 55W, the P2S cuts 20 mm acrylic and 18 mm black walnut in a single pass, where a typical 40W diode laser needs repeated passes and cannot cut clear acrylic at all, because blue diode light passes through transparent material instead of being absorbed. xTool's lab data puts the P2S at up to 5 times faster than a 40W diode on comparable cuts, and 3 mm basswood cuts at 35 mm/s. In practice that means a thick clear acrylic sign or a solid-wood plaque comes off the bed finished, with cleaner edges than a charred multi-pass cut.

Finish Orders Faster With a 40% Quicker X-Axis

The P2S engraves at up to 600 mm/s with X-axis acceleration of 6,400 mm/s², and xTool states the redesigned X-axis cuts engraving time by about 40% against the original P2. Raster engraving is dominated by how fast the head can reverse at the end of each line, so acceleration matters more than top speed, and it shows up on tumbler wraps, photo engravings and batches of name tags. Faster jobs mean more finished pieces per day from the same machine.

Place Every Design Exactly Where You Want It, Without Test Burns

Two 16MP cameras work together: a panoramic camera sees the whole bed and a close-range camera gives sharper detail on small pieces, so you drag your design onto a live image of the material. Positioning is rated at 0.3 mm. A LiDAR ranging system measures the surface and sets focus automatically, which removes the manual height measuring that causes most beginner mistakes. You place, press start and move on, rather than burning a scrap piece first.

Run Material Up to 118" Long, Unattended

AutoPassthrough™ lets the P2S process stock longer than its 23.6" bed through front and rear slots, and the optional Automatic Conveyor Feeder advances material up to 118" long and 0.55" thick with path planning. That is how a banner-length sign, a run of long bookmarks or a batch of small blanks gets cut without you standing at the machine. The conveyor needs the optional riser base.

Engrave Tumblers, Mugs and Curved Gifts Without Distortion

New on the P2S, 3D Curve™ engraving follows the contour of a curved surface so the design stays sharp across a bottle, a mug or a rounded ornament instead of blurring where the surface falls away. Add the RA3 rotary (requires the riser base) and you can wrap designs around tumblers, rings and ornaments, from 0 to 180 mm in diameter. Drinkware is one of the highest-margin items a small laser business sells.

Keep the Shop Clean and the Machine Easy to Maintain

The P2S ships with a 145 CFM built-in exhaust fan and a dual-cylinder air pump that pushes smoke out through a duct to a window and keeps cuts cleaner. xTool also redesigned the optical path with easier access points, so routine mirror and lens cleaning takes minutes rather than hours. For ductless setups, the SafetyPro™ AP2 air purifier filters the exhaust instead.

Work With Confidence Around an Enclosed CO2 Laser

The enclosed body uses a light-filtering lid with an automatic lock, an emergency stop button and AI fire detection that xTool says does not mistake sunlight, flame-shaped objects or smoke for a fire. A warning system also monitors motherboard temperature, cooling status and water level. The P2S is a Class 4 laser product, so it needs sensible placement and, for classrooms, an adult-supervised setup.

Pick the Bundle That Matches How You Work

P2S Standalone: the laser itself, for owners who already have a bench, extraction and accessories.

P2S Versatile Bundle: adds the Automatic Conveyor Feeder (39"), the Riser Base and the RA3 rotary attachment, the three upgrades most owners end up buying.

P2S All-in-one Bundle: everything in the Versatile Bundle plus the SafetyPro™ AP2 air purifier for filtered, ductless operation.

The Maker's Chest Difference

• 🇺🇸 US-based technical support from people who have set these machines up, not a script-reading call centre.
• 🛟 Dual support lines: The Maker's Chest for setup, workflow and material questions, plus xTool's own support for warranty service.
• ↩️ 75-day return window: return in like-new condition within 75 days of the ship date for a full refund, less shipping and handling.
• 🧯 Ventilation sized properly: we confirm your exhaust or air purifier setup before you order.
• 🏫 Schools, universities and businesses: purchase orders, quotes and tax-exempt paperwork handled as routine.
• 🔧 Honest pre-sale guidance: if a fiber laser or the larger P3 suits your work better, we will say so before you buy.

Frequently Asked Questions about the xTool P2S

Q: What is the difference between the xTool P2S and the original P2?
A: The P2S keeps the 55W tube and 23.6" × 12" bed, and adds a stronger exhaust fan, dual-cylinder air assist, easier optical-path maintenance, a faster X-axis (about 40% quicker engraving), 3D Curve engraving and Batch Processing 2.0.

Q: What materials can the P2S cut and engrave?
A: It cuts wood, acrylic in every color including clear, fabric, leather, paper, cork and foam, and engraves glass, ceramic, stone, bamboo, coated metal and anodised aluminium. It cannot cut metal or glass.

Q: How thick can it cut?
A: Up to 20 mm acrylic and 18 mm solid wood such as black walnut in one pass. xTool advises keeping plywood to about 12 mm, because the glue layers in plywood cut less cleanly than solid wood. For thicker or denser stock, plan on slower speeds or more than one pass, and ask us about your specific material.

Q: Can it engrave bare stainless steel?
A: Not directly. CO2 wavelength reflects off bare metal, so stainless steel needs a marking coating first. Coated and anodised metals engrave without one. For direct bare-metal work a fiber laser is the better tool, and we can recommend one if metal is central to what you sell.

Q: Why choose CO2 over a diode laser?
A: CO2 absorbs well in clear and colored acrylic, glass and organic materials, and cuts far faster. xTool measures 3 mm basswood at 35 mm/s, about 3 times faster than a 40W diode, and a diode cannot cut clear acrylic at all. A diode is smaller and cheaper, so it suits light engraving; choose CO2 when you cut, sell acrylic or run batches.

Q: Does it work with LightBurn?
A: Yes, but the camera and autofocus functions are not supported in LightBurn, so you frame the job and enter material thickness manually. xTool Studio gives you the full camera and autofocus workflow, so most owners use it unless they have a LightBurn-based process they want to keep.

Q: Do I need a riser base?
A: Only for the RA3 rotary, the conveyor feeder and tall objects. The riser lifts the working height to 215 mm (8.46"). Without it, standard material height is 64 mm with the tray or 71 mm without. It is included in the Versatile and All-in-one bundles, so choose one of those if you know you want the rotary or conveyor.

Q: Do I need ventilation or an air purifier?
A: Yes. Cutting and engraving wood, acrylic and leather produces smoke and fumes. The P2S has a 145 CFM built-in exhaust fan that vents through a duct to a window. If you cannot duct outside, use a filtered purifier; the SafetyPro AP2 is included in the All-in-one Bundle.

Q: Is it safe for a classroom or home workshop?
A: The P2S is enclosed, with a light-filtering lid, an automatic lid lock, an emergency stop and AI fire detection, but it is a Class 4 laser product, which is a higher rating than a Class 1 machine. Place it away from flammable clutter, never leave it running unattended on flammable material, and in a classroom plan for adult supervision. If you want a Class 1 rating, ask us about the xTool P3.

Q: How hard is setup?
A: Most owners finish unboxing, plugging in and first setup in about 20 minutes, because the machine ships pre-assembled with camera positioning and autofocus already built in. Allow extra time if you are adding a duct, the riser base or a rotary. At 99 lb (45 kg), it is a two-person lift.

Q: What power does it need?
A: 100–120 V AC at 50/60 Hz, with a maximum input of 700 W, so a standard North American household outlet is sufficient. Keep it off a circuit shared with other high-draw equipment.

Q: Is the warranty valid if I buy from The Maker's Chest?
A: Yes. We are an authorized xTool dealer, so the 1-year manufacturer warranty is identical to buying direct, with our US support alongside xTool's. Consumables and shipping are excluded.

Q: What is your return policy?
A: 75 days from the ship date for a full refund in like-new condition, less shipping and handling. That gives you time to run your real materials through it before you decide.

xTool P2S Specifications:

xTool P2S Warranty Details:

• The xTool P2S comes with a 1-year warranty on the machine, excluding consumables and shipping.
• 100% money back guarantee (less shipping and handling costs) if you return the unit in like-new condition within 75 days of the ship date.
• Dedicated US-based support for quick answers to setup and workflow questions.