xTool M2 Lands at Micro Center; Gweike MCore August Window Opens
xTool M2 Color Craft Laser is now at Micro Center retail with demos today at 9 locations; Gweike MCore late pledges remain open at $4,999 ahead of its August 2026 delivery window.
xTool M2 Color Craft Laser is stocked at Micro Center (SKU 711379) for online and in-store purchase; live demos run today at 9 locations showing M2, F1 Ultra, F2, and S1. Gweike MCore late pledges are open at $4,999 early-bird with August 2026 delivery listed; the campaign raised approximately $4.3M on Kickstarter.
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xTool M2 Color Craft Laser arrives at Micro Center retail with in-store demos today at 9 locations
xTool M2 Color Craft Laser is now stocked at Micro Center under SKU 711379 and available for online purchase. In-store demos are running today at 9 Micro Center locations, showing the M2 alongside the F1 Ultra, F2, and S1. The M2 is a hybrid desktop machine combining a 20W 455nm diode laser, a CMYK inkjet printing module, and an optional 3W 1064nm infrared module, all managed through xTool Creative Space software. Micro Center is the first major US brick-and-mortar retail chain to carry the M2.
Retail presence at Micro Center gives buyers a physical evaluation point before committing to a machine that spans laser engraving and inkjet color printing. In-store demos today at 9 locations are the clearest opportunity to evaluate the CMYK module's color output in person before ordering online. Verify that a nearby location carries stock before visiting — stocking levels can vary by store.
Retail access read
The M2's base configuration uses a 20W 455nm diode laser. The CMYK inkjet printing module adds color output without laser engraving capability when active; an optional 3W 1064nm IR module expands metal-marking range. xTool Creative Space is the primary bundled software; LightBurn compatibility is supported for laser modes. The Micro Center SKU 711379 covers the M2 base unit — confirm which modules are included in the stocked configuration before purchase.
Who benefits from retail access: The M2 targets mixed-workflow makers who want laser engraving and color inkjet printing from a single desktop footprint. It is not a CO2 or galvo laser; buyers comparing it to xTool P2, OMTech Polar 2, or Gweike MCore are comparing different tool categories. Micro Center placement matters most for buyers who want to see the CMYK module's color quality before committing.
- Which of the 9 demo locations are stocking M2 units vs. displaying demo-only machines?
- Does the Micro Center retail price match xTool's current online pricing, or is there a price difference?
Before committing: Visit an in-person demo today if a Micro Center location is nearby — evaluating the CMYK module output and laser engraving workflow together is the clearest pre-purchase step available
If you have decided: Confirm the current price at Micro Center SKU 711379 or xTool.com, then verify which modules and bundles are included in the in-stock configuration
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Gweike MCore late pledges open at $4,999 ahead of its August 2026 delivery window
Gweike MCore is a hybrid desktop laser combining a 400W pulsed fiber laser for metal marking and engraving with an 80W CO2 laser for non-metal cutting and engraving in a single machine body. The Kickstarter campaign raised approximately $4.3 million. Late pledges remain open at the $4,999 early-bird price point. Gweike lists August 2026 as the delivery window for backers. The MCore is designed for shops that currently use separate fiber and CO2 machines, combining both into one desktop form factor at a price that undercuts buying each separately.
The $4,999 entry price combines two laser types that individually exceed that figure when bought as separate machines. The substantive unknowns are fiber-to-CO2 workflow switching behavior, actual cut and mark quality for each mode under real-shop conditions, and whether August delivery holds for late backers in addition to early campaign pledges. This site has not received or tested the MCore.
Crowdfunded hybrid laser read
Published MCore specifications: 400W pulsed fiber laser for metal marking and engraving; 80W CO2 laser for wood, acrylic, and non-metal cutting and engraving. Both laser systems share a single machine body. Campaign price: $4,999 early-bird with late pledges open at this check. Delivery: August 2026 per campaign listing. Fiber-to-CO2 switching mechanism, confirmed work-area dimensions for each mode, duty-cycle specs, and independent performance benchmarks are not confirmed by source materials.
Hybrid laser context: A 400W fiber and 80W CO2 combination at $4,999 undercuts buying both as separate machines. The MCore targets shops currently switching between two machines — fiber for metal, CO2 for organics and synthetics. Whether a single-body hybrid matches two dedicated machines in throughput and output quality is the open question that only independent testing will answer after units arrive.
- How does fiber-to-CO2 switching work in the MCore — is it a manual head swap, a motorized beam-path selection, or software-controlled?
- What are the confirmed work-area dimensions for each laser mode?
- Does the August 2026 delivery window apply to late backers at the same timeline as early campaign pledges?
Wait if: Independent benchmark testing of both laser modes under real-shop conditions is required before committing to a crowdfunded machine at this price point
Consider if: You currently run separate fiber and CO2 machines and the combined $4,999 entry is compelling — verify late-pledge availability and August delivery terms before committing
Verified specifications
| Spec | Gweike MCore |
|---|---|
| Fiber laser | 400W pulsed |
| CO2 laser | 80W |
| Campaign price | $4,999 early bird |
| Late pledge | Open at this check |
| Delivery target | August 2026 (campaign-listed) |
| Campaign total raised | ~$4.3 million |
| Work area (each mode) | Not confirmed in source materials |
| Independent testing | Not yet received by this site |
Sources: Gweike official specs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the xTool M2 available at Micro Center?▼
Yes. As of this July 25 check, xTool M2 Color Craft Laser is listed at Micro Center under SKU 711379 and available for online purchase. In-store demos are running today at 9 Micro Center locations showing the M2, F1 Ultra, F2, and S1. Confirm local stock before visiting — availability can vary by location.
What is the xTool M2 Color Craft Laser?▼
The xTool M2 is a hybrid desktop machine combining a 20W diode laser with a CMYK inkjet printing module and an optional 3W infrared module. It handles laser engraving, cutting, and color printing from one desktop footprint using xTool Creative Space software. It is not a CO2 or galvo laser.
What is the Gweike MCore and when does it ship?▼
The Gweike MCore is a hybrid desktop laser combining a 400W pulsed fiber laser and an 80W CO2 laser in one machine. After raising approximately $4.3 million on Kickstarter, late pledges remain open at the $4,999 early-bird price. Gweike's campaign lists August 2026 as the delivery window. Verify late-pledge terms before ordering.
Has The Crafty Catsman tested the Gweike MCore?▼
No. This digest reports Gweike MCore specifications and campaign information as published on Kickstarter. Neither the fiber nor CO2 mode has been independently tested by this site.
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