Handheld Laser Guide

Machines we track

Prices and specs read from each maker's own page on October 4, 2026. We have not tested any of these, and each card lists what we could not verify. Read the safety guide before buying a Class 4 laser.

3-in-1 welders (weld, clean, cut)

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 + cleaner + cutter

OMTech 1500W 3-in-1

$5,499.99

Shown as reduced from $10,599.99

Laser
1500W fiber
Cooling
Water (built-in chiller, per the listing)
Maker claim
Stainless and carbon steel 4 mm, aluminum 2 mm
Warranty
1 year

Welds, cleans and cuts, with an automatic wire feeder and 20 nozzles. Laser safety glasses are not included.

What we could not verify
  • Voltage, weight and laser class were not stated on the page we read.
  • Shielding gas (argon or nitrogen) is not included.

Price read from the maker's page on October 4, 2026. It will have changed by the time you click.

Welder + cleaner + cutter

ArcCaptain LW1200

$7,299

Sale price against a $10,999 regular price; pre-order and early-bird terms apply

Laser
1200W fiber
Cooling
Air, no external chiller
Maker claim
Recommended up to 0.14 in (3.6 mm); maximum penetration up to 0.20 in (5 mm)
Warranty
3 years

The longest warranty of the three-in-ones and a US warehouse, at a price that is close to a 1200W xTool.

What we could not verify
  • The collection page showed "Sold Out" while the product page showed pre-order and in-stock shipping. Check availability.
  • Plug type, weight and the torch head size are not stated. It is a cart-based unit.
  • Return and tariff terms were not stated on the page.

Price read from the maker's page on October 4, 2026. It will have changed by the time you click.

Welders

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.

Laser rust removal machines

Cleaner

Xlaserlab Q1 pulsed cleaner

$5,799.99

Standard Kit, shown as reduced from $7,999.99

Laser
120W average, pulsed MOPA, 1064 nm
Cooling
Air
Maker claim
Cleaning area up to 120 x 120 mm; maker says it "delivers 200W cleaning performance"
Warranty
1 year

A compact pulsed cleaner at the low end of the pulsed price range. The listing looks stale, so confirm it ships before you plan around it.

What we could not verify
  • The page still shows a pre-order status with an estimated ship date of March 15, 2026.
  • No laser class is stated and no cleaning-rate figure is given.

Price read from the maker's page on October 4, 2026. It will have changed by the time you click.

Cleaner

SFX Laser SLC-1525 (continuous wave)

$8,299

1500W; 2000W adds $1,900

Laser
1500W continuous wave, 1080 nm
Cooling
Water
Maker claim
Cleaning width 10 to 250 mm, depending on model
Warranty
1 year, 2 years on the laser source

A trolley-sized continuous wave cleaner (115 kg and up) for heavy, repetitive work. Not a unit you carry to a job.

What we could not verify
  • Laser class and safety features were not stated on the page.
  • We could not tell whether SFX is a maker or a reseller.

Price read from the maker's page on October 4, 2026. It will have changed by the time you click.

Cleaner

Everlast RedSabre 200CP pulsed cleaner

$12,499

Laser
200W pulsed
Cooling
Air
Maker claim
Scan width up to 100 mm
Warranty
3 years

A 200W pulsed cleaner from a US seller, at more than twice the price of the cheapest pulsed unit.

What we could not verify
  • Laser class and safety information are not on the product page.
  • Shipping and returns terms are not on the product page.

Price read from the maker's page on October 4, 2026. It will have changed by the time you click.

Cleaner

Cloudray CL-300 pulsed cleaner

$15,999

Laser
300W+ pulsed MOPA, 1064 nm
Cooling
Air
Maker claim
Cleaning width 100 to 175 mm
Warranty
2 years

The most expensive pulsed cleaner we priced. It ships from China, and the buyer pays duties, taxes and customs charges.

What we could not verify
  • Machine returns carry fees of 10% (unopened), 20% (opened) or 50% (used) on this page.
  • The warranty excludes back-reflection damage from copper, brass, gold and silver.
  • The maker says it is "compliant with FDA and CE certifications". We found no accession number.

Price read from the maker's page on October 4, 2026. It will have changed by the time you click.