Is xTool D1 Pro 20W the Best Quad-Diode Laser Engraver in 2023? Detailed Review and Test!
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- The Makeblock xTool D1 Pro 20W laser engraver has it all - the power, the speed, the air assist, the quality, the usability and upgrade-ability. With this laser engraver, you can work fast, efficiently and reliably. This is THE BEST quad-diode 20W laser cutter I have seen so far! It is truly an impressive diode laser engraving machine!
It is a well thought out machine that can do it all. It is a great machine for a serious user or for one that wants to start a laser engraving business on a small to medium scale.
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I reviewed the machine, showed all the features and tricks and I tested the machine with a standard wood engraving pattern (power scale, interval test and photo engraving), a focus distance test, and plywood and hardwood cutting test. I also measured the focus spot size by engraving a test pattern on anodized aluminium and used a microscope to measure the beam size.
On this website you can find comparisons with standardized tests made on 10+ laser engravers.
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0:00 Intro
1:00 Difference between the xTool D1 Pro and the older xTool D1
1:50 New features for focusing the laser module
2:38 Laser engraving ideas
3:06 Awesome rotary attachment and other upgrades!
3:28 Software and connection options
3:59 Measuring TRUE optical output power
4:09 Limit switches!
5:08 Plywood engraving test pattern
7:04 Anodized aluminium and measuring the true focus spot size
8:19 Focus distance test
9:15 Plywood and hardwood cutting performance test
10:39 Acrylic cutting test
11:22 Engraving stainless steel directly vs black paint
12:46 Endurance test at full power and cleaning the lens
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You need to review the Atomstack X20 Pro and compare it to this one, it’s the only other 20w true output laser module on the market.
Very useful and accurate tests , thanks !!!
Great reviews, thanks.
Thank you!
your fast! thank you!
very thorough, damn good job sir!
Thanks!
After some thought. Ive decided to buy this one. Can't wait.
Good choice! Have fun!
really enjoying my time with the Atomstack A10 Pro although their air assist already died. Banggood is trying to decide if they send me a new one.
Great review. I just bought the D1 and couldn’t believe it’s power. It’s so much more powerful than my JTech 7w Pro. This Pro model looks like an absolute beast!
Thanks! It truly is a beast!
Glad you said that because i was going buy a Jtech to put on my onefinity but decided to go with the xTool 20w
Great video!
For hobbyists, the 10W is priced right and definitely a winner.
For business, none of them, get a fast CO2 laser instead.
Thank you very much for the overview! I am considering my first laser engraver/cutter purchase and this one is on the short list. With that said, based on the gradient tests at the 7 minute mark I am actually leaning towards the Sculpfun S10 or most likely the Ortur Laser Master 3. It seems as though engraving with these two lasers will produce much higher detailed images and for what I plan on cutting 10w will be more than enough. The Xtool lasers seem to be lacking when it comes transitions. I am not sure if this is a limit of the lasers inability to run at low power or if it's fixable with a firmware update...
Cheers,
Greg
You need to take in the account that the test pattern with the 20W xTool has speed setting doubled compared to 10W test pattern. This is why everything looks lighter in color. And the S10 test pattern was made with an air assist which gives more contrast to engravings. Otherwise the quality of engraving is similar between these two. check my recent video where I tested the air assist kit also for the D1. But because the xTool is twice as powerful, you can engrave almost twice as fast. I haven't tested the Ortur laser master 3 yet.
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@@JTMakesIt Thanks for replying! I will use the links on your page for sure. Will the xTool lasers 10w and 20w produce shading below 20% power? Does it even matter? Thanks! Greg
@@GregAllen2 it doesn't really matter. You just need to adjust the settings according to your machine so it engraves perfectly.
@@JTMakesIt THANKS!
Great review! Do you think the 10w will engrave the powder coat on army ammo cans?
I think it could(if it is not white or other lightcolor), but you should also check out my new video where I tested the infrared module from xTool. It is much better for metals and plastics
@@JTMakesIt Thanks, JT!
Is there a way to add the limit switches to the original xtool d1
I don't think so as the D1 Pro electronic board has a connector for limit switches and the D1 does not have it. But D1 can home without the limit switches thanks to the smart stepper motor drivers. Check my review of the D1 from few months back and you will see.
Is the laser 450nm blue laser module that comes in the 2-1 kit same as the d1 pro 20w?
Yes, the kit also has the infrared laser in addition to this 20W laser
Hello, do you know if the D1 10w laser fits on the D1 Pro frame?
I think it does not. The mounting slot is wider and the connector has more pins on the D1 Pro.
Do you think this laser is better then X20 Pro and S30 Pro max? to cut in hardwood as pine wood 18 mm?
It is similar. See my video of the air assist comparison. There I was cutting a thick pine or spruce board with this machine. It did great.
I heard that sculpfun will also produce 20w machine, are you planning to make a comparison video?
Yes I plan to make it
@@JTMakesIt Wow! Can’t wait!
Having run different laser systems. One thing you did not mention about the air assist. You need it to keep the smoke off the lens or you will wind up burning spots on the lens and will get blurry spot and its performance will decrease. Those optics can burn if the smoke gets on them. You will have to either get new ones or send it in to have them replaced. :/ You should have at least hooked up an air source to it till your assist comes in.
Hi, i have made a separate video about an air assist: czcams.com/video/R6qCplOJSzw/video.html
Great video!
For hobbyists, the 10W is priced right and definitely a winner.
For business, none of them, get a fast CO2 laser instead.
Can it engrave on cooper?
No, diode lasers can't engrave on copper
Я купил Sculpfun S9, но вышла новая модель S10, очень обидно. Хотелось бы узнать, насколько большая разница между этими моделями. Моя задача гравировка на стальных браслетах
Every few months a new machine comes, this will happen to you every time. you can check the reviews of both machines here: hobbylasercutters.com/laser-reviews/
You will find out how both machines engrave stainless steel.
how big will it cut?
Approx 400x390mm
You're a computer how can you do all of this ?
I have zero free time :)
This machine engraves nothing at 10% of power unlike the Sculpfun and Ortur. Is this effect gray scale engraving?
The 10% engraving performance depends more on the driver circuit than anything else. It doesn't mean anything. You need to use this information to adapt the settings so you use its full capability when engraving.
You should really learn how to properly pronounce aluminum. The way the Brits say it is wrong.
The Brits say exactly the opposite 🙉
@@JTMakesIt The funny thing is, the guy who coined the name said it was pronounced the way we say it here and he was British. lol
The way it all happened is pretty interesting.
@@kevinyancey interesting. Then I shall use the other word :)