Is a premium laser worth the price? xTool S1 vs Mecpow x3

How do cheap open diode lasers compare to a high end 40 watt enclosed diode? Why would you choose a class one enclosed laser engraver? What does that extra money get you? Your questions are answered!
xTool S1 40W: bit.ly/4ay7Ut5
xTool S1 20W: bit.ly/48ybjGX
Mecpow X3: geni.us/2CzYHo0
Files: www.builditmakeit.com/projects/xtools1vsmecpowx3
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00:00 - Introduction
01:51 - Speed
03:39 - Enclosures
05:42 - Ease of Use
08:03 - Cut Depth
08:53 - Quality
11:39 - Versatility
13:40 - Cost
#s1 #laserengraving #lasercutting
open diode vs enclosed diode
why choose an enclosed laser engraver
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[@BuildItMakeIt]

One note on the thumbnail. xTool is having a trade in deal where you can get 400 dollars off the S1 40 watt or 300 off the S1 20 watt if you already have an open laser. bit.ly/3vFuXlL Since it is only going till February 16th I didn't want it forever in the video.

[@krystalritter7346]

Thanks for the in person demo. Makes me want one even more!!😃

[@BuildItMakeIt]

No problem I always like showing cool tools. It is pretty fun to use.

[@gmvader]

I think you should make some medallions with your logo on them. Something you can inlay into things you build as a signature or stamp.

[@BuildItMakeIt]

That is an awesome idea. I like being able to make some stuff ahead of time and then not risking it messing up in the actual project that I care aboue.

[@catfisherboy]

Nice video, however I found no link to the exhaust adapter ?

[@BuildItMakeIt]

Thanks! It’s in the build article linked in the description.

[@michaels8392]

Have you happened to look at Ortur and have any pros cons if you have

[@BuildItMakeIt]

I think Ortur makes good lasers and a lot of people have them. They were one of the first to really bring the cost down. In fact I think the Mecpow x3 is a cheaper copy of the 10W ortur amzn.to/497OKIR minus the cable chain, so I think the Ortur is better but basically the same. I think if you are already moving a bit nicer from the cheapest lasers. I would look at the xTool D1 Pro 10 Watt which is like 670. Way better build quality and comes with an enclosure: www.xtool.com/products/portable-diode-laserbox-d1-for-laser-engraving-laser-cutting-10w?ref=HUFffwZfrd6qWU&variant=43024250077423 . The Longer RAY5 has also been getting some love lately with its similar build quality to the Mecpow and Ortur but a really nice touch screen amzn.to/3vQmigp .
Catspaw has a video comparing the laser power of those ones: czcams.com/video/aD-mHWlov0I/video.html&ab_channel=CatspawCustoms . Hope that helps.

[@afg122602]

I have an ortur. I love it.

[@wifiwiffy]

My kids really want you to engrave produce

[@BuildItMakeIt]

Mmmmmm….delicious laser smoked cherries.

[@gmvader]

Make a potato salad.

[@dannybueno868]

You should listen to this. Don't let her kids down.