Handheld Laser GuideLaser Welder Cost: Machine Prices and What You Pay On Top
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The short answer
The machine is the big number: $3,499.99 to $8,499 for the 700 W to 1500 W units we priced, and $12,499 for the Everlast RedSabre 2000. The extras you can price from published listings add a few hundred dollars in the first year. The extras you cannot price (extraction, electrical work, training) may add more. We say which is which below.
Machine prices
| Machine | Listed price | Warranty |
|---|---|---|
| Xlaserlab X1 (460 W diode, 0.2 to 2 mm, no wire feeder) | $2,999.99 | 1 year |
| Xlaserlab X1 Pro (700 W fiber) | $3,499.99 | 1 year |
| OMTech 1000W | $3,599.99 | 1 year |
| xTool MetalFab 800W | $4,699 | 12 months |
| OMTech 1500W 3-in-1 | $5,499.99 | 1 year |
| ArcCaptain LW1200 | $7,299 | 3 years |
| Everlast RedSabre 1500 | $8,499 | 5 years |
Prices were read from each maker's page on October 4, 2026. Several are shown as sale prices against a much higher "regular" price (OMTech 1000W against $7,499.99, ArcCaptain against $10,999), so judge each by what you would actually pay.
Extras we could price
| Item | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Argon, 80 cu ft, contents only (refill, no cylinder) | $69.99 | Tractor Supply |
| 1064 nm laser safety glasses | $194.00 | Laser Safety Industries |
| ER70S-6 steel wire, 1.0 mm, 5 kg | $79.99 | Xlaserlab accessory listing |
| ER308L stainless wire, 1.0 mm, 5 kg | $179.99 | Xlaserlab accessory listing |
A note on the glasses: that product is rated for 1064 nm. xTool states its welder needs eyewear for 1080 plus or minus 10 nm at optical density above 6. Do not buy by price. Match the band. See the safety guide.
A first-year sketch from sourced prices only
Take the X1 Pro at $3,499.99, one argon refill, one pair of glasses and 5 kg of ER308L wire. That adds up to $3,943.97. With the xTool 800W at $4,699, its goggles listed as included (so we skip the glasses line), one argon refill and 5 kg of ER308L, the total is $4,948.98.
Those totals leave out the argon cylinder if you do not own one, sales tax, shipping, a fume extractor, any electrician time and training. They are a floor, not a quote.
Running costs the makers mention
xTool says its nozzle set lasts about 3 months and a pack of 10 protection lenses about 2 months. That is a maker figure with no usage basis, so treat it as a guide. We found no independent data on gas or wire use per hour.
Costs we could not price
- Fume extraction. A portable unit like the Lincoln Miniflex exists, but we could not extract a price. See why you need it in the safety guide.
- Electrical work. Several machines need 220 to 240 V. xTool's own pages give three different circuit ratings for the 1200W model.
- Training. xTool advertises free one-on-one training. We found no third-party course prices.
Hidden costs: returns and duties
Return terms differ a lot. xTool charges 10% (unopened), 15% (opened, unused) or 30% (opened, used) of the order total, and says the machine must have been "lasered less than 50 times". Xlaserlab lists a tiered fee of 8% to 15% for non-defective returns. Cloudray lists 10%, 20% or 50% and makes the buyer responsible for duties. ArcCaptain ships from a US warehouse. We could not confirm tariff treatment for any of these machines from an official source, so ask the seller who pays.
What we could not verify
- The real price of the xTool MetalFab 1200W. xTool's pages disagree.
- Current tariff rates on these machines.
- The price of a fume extractor and of training.
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Machines in this guide
Figures are from each maker's own page. Links go to the maker and may be affiliate links; see our disclosure.
Welder + cleaner + cutter
Xlaserlab X1 Pro
$3,499.99
Standard Kit, shown as a Fall Workshop Savings Event price
- Laser
- 700W fiber
- Cooling
- Air
- Maker claim
- Welds 0.5 to 3 mm; cuts up to 3 mm
- Warranty
- 1 year
The cheapest 3-in-1 here that lists a fiber laser, a wire feeder option and 100 to 250 V input. The lowest entry price also means the shortest warranty.
What we could not verify
- The maker says it is "FDA & CE MD Approved". The FDA does not approve these products and we found no accession number.
- Which feeder comes in which kit is not clear from the page.
Price read from the maker's page on October 4, 2026. It will have changed by the time you click.
Welder + cleaner + cutter
xTool MetalFab 800W
$4,699
800W welder. The 1200W is listed at $7,999 in the store data, but xTool's pages disagree
- Laser
- 800W fiber (1200W also sold)
- Cooling
- Not stated by xTool
- Maker claim
- Welds up to 4 mm (800W) or 5 mm (1200W)
- Warranty
- 12 months, longer plans sold separately
The best-documented option, with a cited third-party test of the weld and goggles listed as included. The electrical specs differ between xTool's own pages, so check them before you wire a circuit.
What we could not verify
- xTool's pages give three different circuit requirements for the 1200W.
- Cooling type and plug type are not stated.
- The 1200W price differs between xTool pages. Check the live page.
Price read from the maker's page on October 4, 2026. It will have changed by the time you click.
Welder
OMTech 1000W air-cooled
$3,599.99
Shown as reduced from $7,499.99
- Laser
- 1000W fiber
- Cooling
- Air
- Maker claim
- Carbon steel 3 mm, aluminum 1 mm, single side
- Warranty
- 1 year
A welder with a wire feeder, safety glasses and nozzles included, but a heavy 50 kg unit that wants 220 to 240 V.
What we could not verify
- Laser class is not stated on the product page.
- The "was" price is a marketing anchor. Judge it at the price you pay.
Price read from the maker's page on October 4, 2026. It will have changed by the time you click.
Welder
Everlast RedSabre 1500
$8,499
Shown as reduced from $9,999.99
- Laser
- 1500W fiber
- Cooling
- Air
- Maker claim
- Stainless and mild steel 4 mm, aluminum 3.5 mm
- Warranty
- 5 years
Priced well above the imports, with a 5-year warranty from a US seller. The one to look at if support matters more than the sticker price.
What we could not verify
- Everlast's page says 181 lb for the 1500 and 135 lb for the more powerful 2000. One of those is probably wrong.
Price read from the maker's page on October 4, 2026. It will have changed by the time you click.
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