xTool P3
The current machine is costing time or turning away work.
I would write down the job, how often it comes up, and what it costs me now. That is the case the P3 would have to beat.
I own and use the P2. I have not tested the P3 yet. Prices and sources checked July 30, 2026.
xTool P3 Review: What Would Make Me Upgrade from the P2
I use the P2, so the P3's 80W laser, larger bed, and automatic setup immediately caught my attention. I went through the prices and specifications with a simpler question: which jobs would I be able to do better?
Bottom line
The xTool P3 starts at $6,999. I would consider it if material no longer fits a P2 or P2S, repeat batches need too many setups, or 55W is turning away work. I have not tested the P3. It uses xTool Studio, and adding the optional conveyor changes its documented safety state from Class 1 to Class 4.
Depending on the bundle, you may also need the CO2 gas cylinder, RA3 rotary, 5W IR module, conveyor, and honeycomb.
Before the specifications
What is your P2 or P2S stopping you from doing?
I would start with the job. Maybe a sign will not fit, a batch takes two setups, or 55W is slowing a repeat order. Once that problem has a time or dollar attached to it, the extra cost can be judged against something real. If I could not name the job, I would keep the machine I already had.
What I know firsthandI own and use an xTool P2 in my workshop.
What I have not testedI have not used the P3, so its performance is open.
What I checkedI refreshed xTool's prices, specifications, and support information on July 30, 2026.
xTool P2 or P2S
The current setup already finishes the job.
If the queue is manageable and the software and installation already work, the smaller machine may still be the better business decision.
A different laser
The P3 does not fit the software, material, or available space.
LightBurn, metal cutting, or the size of the installation can take the P3 out of the running before power enters the conversation.
Compare other laser cuttersWith that job in mind
I would time the P3 from blank placement to finished part.
On my P2, the cut itself is only part of the job. I still have to place the blank, check the preview, set the height, and handle the finished piece. Those are the moments I would watch to find out whether the P3 actually saves time.
Place the work
- What xTool says
- xTool lists a 915 x 458 mm bed and a motorized AutoLift base with 220 mm manual or 180 mm automatic height.
- Why I care
- The extra room could help when a large blank will not fit or a batch has to be split across several setups.
- What I would test
- I would measure usable fixture space, edge access, and repeatability with production jigs.
Preview the layout
- What xTool says
- xTool describes a four-camera stack with panoramic, close-range, and flame-monitoring views.
- Why I care
- If that preview stays accurate across the full bed, it could reduce placement checks on mixed batches.
- What I would test
- I would measure registration error across the full bed and after repeated lid or fixture changes.
Set height and focus
- What xTool says
- xTool pairs LiDAR ranging with its motorized AutoLift workflow and RA3 rotary support.
- Why I care
- Fewer measuring and focus steps would be useful compared with a more manual P2 workflow.
- What I would test
- I would repeat irregular-stock and rotary jobs to see how often the machine needs recalibration.
Run the job
- What xTool says
- xTool publishes an 80W CO2 source and a 1,200 mm/s maximum speed for the P3.
- Why I care
- This is where the extra power and bed area would have to save enough time to justify the move.
- What I would test
- I would time finished parts and track cut quality, rejects, maintenance, noise, and sustained output.
Once I could name the job
xTool lists three P3 configurations from $6,999 to $10,459.
I checked xTool's U.S. store feed on July 30, 2026. It listed the three prices below. xTool was also advertising a Summer Maker Party promotion, so check the live cart, confirm that the promotion applies, and make sure the accessories you expect are actually included.
P3 Standalone
$6,999This is where I would start if I already knew which accessories the work required.P3 Versatile Bundle
$8,209I would compare the included accessories with the jobs I already planned to run before paying for this bundle.P3 All-in-one Bundle
$10,459This is xTool's highest-priced listed configuration. I would check every included item against work already waiting in the shop.Before I called this a $6,999 purchase, I would price the accessories too.
The CO2 gas cylinder, RA3, 5W IR module, conveyor, and honeycomb are sold separately unless the bundle lists them. xTool was also advertising $300 off orders over $6,999 when I checked. Because the Standalone is exactly $6,999, I would not count that discount until it appears in the cart.
Then I would put it beside the P2S
The P3 starts $3,600 higher than the P2S.
The P3 adds 25W of CO2 power, more bed space, and more setup automation. That is what the extra money buys on paper. I have not measured how much of it survives the trip from loading a blank to taking a finished part out of the machine.
| Decision point | xTool P3 | xTool P2S | How I would read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $6,999 Standalone | $3,399 Standalone | xTool's store feed listed the P3 $3,600 higher on July 30, 2026, before accessories. |
| CO2 power | 80W | 55W | The P3 adds 25W. I would want it to cut work my current laser cannot handle or save enough time on repeat jobs to matter. |
| Work area | 36 × 18 in (915 × 458 mm) — "2.3x larger than P2S" | 23.6 × 12 in (600 × 305 mm) | The larger bed matters when a blank will not fit the P2S or a batch keeps getting split across several layouts. |
| Published maximum speed | 1,200 mm/s; 19,600 mm/s² X accel | 600 mm/s; 6,400 mm/s² X accel | xTool lists maximum speed here. I have not measured the time from loading material to a finished part. |
| Material height | 220 mm manual mode / 180 mm auto mode | 2.7 in without tray; 8.46 in with separate Riser Base | xTool lists separate manual and automatic height limits for the P3. The P2S needs its separate riser base for taller material. |
| Software | xTool Studio (PC) ONLY; No — "Lightburn and XCS (mobile and iPad versions) are not supported" | xTool Studio / XCS (free, proprietary); Partial — official .lbdev config, flat-material only: no camera, autofocus, or framing through LightBurn | If your shop depends on LightBurn, this may decide the comparison before power does. |
| Safety state | Class 1 standalone (Class 4 with conveyor); 8 flame sensors + built-in CO2 fire suppression (gas cylinder sold separately) | Class 4 (FDA certified per support FAQ), interlocks + AI fire detection | The enclosed standalone P3 is Class 1. Attach the optional conveyor and xTool says the machine becomes Class 4. |
| Footprint and weight | 49.2 × 30.7 × 19.5 in; 231.5 lb (105 kg); ships freight | 39.4 × 25.1 × 10.6 in; 99.2 lb (45 kg) | The P3 takes up more room, weighs more, and needs a bench and installation planned around it. |
Still comparing all three xTool machines? See the P3 vs P2S vs P2 comparison. If you want to check the published numbers themselves, use the laser specification registry.
Before delivery day
I would decide where the P3 lives before ordering it.
At 231.5 pounds, this is not a laser I would slide out when I need it. The bench, software, exhaust, electrical supply, and safety setup all need to be settled before it arrives.
xTool Studio on PC only
xTool says the P3 does not support LightBurn, XCS mobile, or iPad control.
Class 1 changes with the conveyor
The enclosed standalone machine is Class 1. Attaching the optional conveyor changes operation to Class 4.
Standalone enclosedClass 1Conveyor attachedClass 4
The CO2 cylinder is separate
The suppression module is built in, but xTool says the gas cylinder needed for it is sold separately.
Several key accessories are sold separately
RA3, the 5W IR module, conveyor, and honeycomb are separate unless the selected bundle explicitly includes them.
Plan for 231.5 pounds
The published 49.2 x 30.7 x 19.5 inch footprint and freight weight make this a fixed shop installation.
Confirm electrical and exhaust needs
The IF2 2.0 inline fan is included, but filtration is not. Official documents conflict on maximum power consumption.
The 5W IR module costs extra
I would buy the 5W IR module for marking, not metal cutting.
xTool positions it for direct marking on selected metals and plastics. Before adding it to a bundle, I would list the materials I actually use and check whether the CO2 laser already handles the work.
| Material | What the 80W CO2 can do | What the optional 5W IR can do | What to check before the job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood, plywood, and MDF | Use the 80W CO2 source for the main cutting and engraving work. | I would not add the IR module for this work. | Species, glue, thickness, char, edge quality, and ventilation. |
| Clear and colored acrylic | Use the CO2 source for cutting and engraving compatible acrylic. | I would use the CO2 source rather than the IR module for acrylic cutting. | Acrylic type, thickness, finish, flame behavior, and support method. |
| Leather and fabric | Use the CO2 source for compatible cutting and engraving. | The IR module usually has no job here. | Material chemistry, coatings, fumes, edge finish, and fire risk. |
| Coated and selected metals | A CO2 mark may need a coating or compatible finished surface. | xTool positions the optional 5W IR for direct engraving or marking on selected metals. | Check the alloy, coating, contrast, depth, cycle time, and durability. The 5W IR module is for marking, not metal cutting. |
| Glass, ceramic, and plastics | Compatibility and preparation change with the material. | The IR module may mark selected plastics, but it will not work with every plastic. | Manufacturer compatibility, fumes, cracking, heat response, and ventilation before processing. |
I found conflicting speed labels, maximum power figures, and spot-size values in xTool's own documents. Until those agree, I am not going to pick whichever number makes the P3 look better.
Where I landed
My P2 tells me what I would test first.
I know how quickly a bed can feel small and how much setup can take back from a fast cut. I also know that none of that proves the P3 saves enough time to earn its price. That still needs the same files, materials, and fixtures on both machines.
What I know from using the P2
- A bed gets small quickly when the work is a large blank or a full batch.
- A fast cut does not save much if setup and material handling take the time back.
- I use the software on every job, so it matters long after installation day.
- The machine price climbs quickly once the job needs more accessories.
What I still need to learn from the P3
- Finished-part time on matched files and materials.
- Full-bed registration and repeatability with fixtures.
- AutoLift, camera, LiDAR, and rotary behavior across repeated jobs.
- Noise, exhaust, maintenance, rejects, and sustained production quality.
I would run the break-even math before ordering one.
Take the extra installed cost and divide it by the contribution margin from the additional work. That gives you the number of extra orders needed to earn the upgrade back. Use your own cutting, setup, and handling times for that math; xTool's maximum speed is not measured finished-job output.
My take
For me, the P3 would need a job waiting for it.
I would need to point to jobs that the larger bed, 80W power, AutoLift, cameras, or batch size would improve, and xTool Studio would have to fit the shop. If the P2S already handles the work at the quality and margin I need, I would keep the lower starting price.
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Before checkout
Questions I would want answered about the xTool P3
I answered what xTool's current pages and my P2 experience can answer. When the question requires a P3 in the shop, I left it open.
Is this xTool P3 review based on hands-on P3 testing?
No. I own and use an xTool P2, but I have not tested the P3. I checked xTool's product, support, and store information on July 30, 2026 and used my P2 experience to decide which claims matter. P3 output, reliability, software feel, and finished-job time are still unanswered.
How much does the xTool P3 cost?
The xTool store feed checked July 30, 2026 lists P3 Standalone at $6,999, the Versatile Bundle at $8,209, and the All-in-one Bundle at $10,459. Prices and bundle contents can change, so verify the live checkout before buying.
Does the xTool P3 support LightBurn?
No. xTool says the P3 runs through xTool Studio on a supported PC. It does not support LightBurn, XCS mobile, or the iPad version. If your shop depends on LightBurn, that may rule out the P3 by itself.
Is the xTool P3 a Class 1 laser?
The enclosed standalone P3 is Class 1 under its documented operating configuration. xTool says attaching the optional conveyor changes the machine to Class 4, which requires a different safety setup.
What P3 equipment is sold separately?
xTool lists the CO2 gas cylinder, RA3 rotary, 5W IR module, conveyor, and honeycomb as separate unless the selected bundle includes them. The IF2 2.0 inline fan is included; an air filter is not.
What is the xTool P3 maximum material height?
xTool support lists 220 mm in manual mode and 180 mm in automatic mode. Those are different operating limits, so fixtures, focus, rotary clearance, and the selected workflow still matter.
Can the optional 5W IR module cut metal?
I would not buy the 5W IR module to cut metal. xTool positions it for direct engraving or marking on selected metals and plastics. The alloy, finish, contrast, depth, and cycle time still need to be proved on the actual job.
Should a P2 or P2S owner upgrade to the P3?
Start by measuring where the P2 or P2S is costing time or turning away work. Then compare that problem with the P3's extra power, bed area, setup tools, batch size, higher installed cost, and larger footprint. If the current machine still hits the quality, speed, and margin you need, I would keep it.
How this guide was checked
What I checked before writing this review
On July 30, 2026, I checked xTool's P3 product page, store feed, support FAQ, comparison page, conveyor guidance, and warranty policy. My P2 experience tells me which workflow questions to ask, but it does not tell me how the P3 performs or what it is like to own.
xTool P3 product pageWhat xTool says the P3 is for, plus its configuration and workflow claims.xTool P3 store feedThe configuration prices and availability I checked July 30, 2026.xTool P3 support FAQSoftware, dimensions, height modes, exhaust, accessories, and other operating limits.xTool laser comparisonThe P3 and P2S specifications xTool puts side by side.xTool conveyor guidanceHow far the conveyor extends and why attaching it changes the P3 to Class 4.xTool after-sales policyWhat the warranty covers and how long that coverage lasts.