Verdict
An open-frame workhorse that many sellers started on. No enclosure means you need goggles, ventilation and a fireproof surface, but you can also place it over big pieces or extend the bed to 936 mm. Newer enclosed diodes (S1, Falcon2 Pro) are safer for most homes.
Buy it for
- Large signs with the extension kit
- Engraving on top of furniture or doors
- A garage setup with good ventilation
Skip it if
- Children or pets share the room
- You want a camera and autofocus
- You can buy an enclosed 40 W for similar money
What it can do, material by material
Based on the laser types it carries. "With coating" means only with marking spray, a coated surface or light marks. Always test on scrap first.
Specifications
- Lasers
- 20 W blue diode
- Motion
- Gantry (moving head)
- Working area
- 430 x 390 mm (16.9 x 15.4 in)
- Extended area
- 936 x 432 mm with the extension kit
- Max speed
- 400 mm/s
- Wood cut
- 10 mm (basswood, one pass, 20 W)
- Acrylic cut
- 8 mm (dark acrylic, one pass, 20 W)
- Enclosure
- Open frame (no enclosure)
- Autofocus
- No (manual)
- Status
- Older model
Compare and alternatives
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Sources
Specs and prices checked November 4, 2026. Prices change often; confirm before you buy.
FAQ
What lasers does the xTool D1 Pro have?
20 W blue diode.
How big is the xTool D1 Pro working area?
430 x 390 mm (16.9 x 15.4 in), or 936 x 432 mm with the extension kit.
How thick can the xTool D1 Pro cut?
Up to 10 mm of wood (basswood, one pass, 20 W) and 8 mm of acrylic (dark acrylic, one pass, 20 W).