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# **glowforge**

**Skip it****43/100 **

a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 74% of clicks) — glowforge doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$1.6M**

**Growth (1y)**

**+48.7%**

**Products**

**15**

**Brands**

**6**

was 6 a year ago

**Sellers**

**10**

**Price range**

**$112.93–$3440.87**

**Returns**

**6.4%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

Scored 43/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**44**

 ×0.30

Growth

**50**

 ×0.30

Competition

**24**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**59**

 ×0.10

Returns

**46**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 30 weeks — +48.7% year over year.

7K4KDec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26

## **Competition**

- xTool65% - Glowforge24% - ACMER4% - BlazeX3% - CREALITY FALCON3% - Creality2%

The top 5 products capture 74% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 6 brands and 10 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**6 **—flat

was 6 a year ago

**Sellers**

**10**

**Top 5 brand share**

**98%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![xTool S1 40W Laser Cutter and Laser Engraver for Tumblers 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size 600mm/s Speed Laser Engraving Machine Laser Engraver for Wood and Metal Acrylic Big Project - Rotary Bundle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wiP+8EXVL.jpg) [**xTool S1 40W Laser Cutter and Laser Engraver for Tumblers 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size 600mm/s Speed Laser Engraving Machine Laser Engraver for Wood and Metal Acrylic Big Project - Rotary Bundle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ84BDTX)

xTool$1868.034.5★33424%▲rising

2
![Glowforge Aura Laser Engraver and Cutter DIY Project and Craft Laser Engraving Machine 6W Diode with Safety Features for At Home Use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZrCrqFHZL.jpg) [**Glowforge Aura Laser Engraver and Cutter DIY Project and Craft Laser Engraving Machine 6W Diode with Safety Features for At Home Use**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBQRCVJX)

Glowforge$939.913.5★19424%▼falling

3
![xTool S1 40W Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine with Air Assist & Honeycomb 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size Beginner-Friendly Laser Engravering Machine for Wood and Metal Acrylic etc. - Basic Bundle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bejExlwAL.jpg) [**xTool S1 40W Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine with Air Assist & Honeycomb 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size Beginner-Friendly Laser Engravering Machine for Wood and Metal Acrylic etc. - Basic Bundle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ7ZW5KK)

xTool$1651.864.6★2709%▼falling

4
![xTool S1 20W Laser Cutter and Laser Engraver for Tumblers 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size 600mm/s Speed Laser Engraving Machine Laser Engraver for Wood and Metal Acrylic Big Project - Rotary Bundle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mpqR3SMAL.jpg) [**xTool S1 20W Laser Cutter and Laser Engraver for Tumblers 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size 600mm/s Speed Laser Engraving Machine Laser Engraver for Wood and Metal Acrylic Big Project - Rotary Bundle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPM1MSS4)

xTool$1470.564.5★3348%▼falling

5
![xTool S1 Laser Engraver with Air Assist & Honeycomb 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size Desktop Laser Engraver Beginner-friendly Class 1 Safety Laser Engravering Machine for Wood and Metal- Basic Bundle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FRt-Mnb9L.jpg) [**xTool S1 Laser Engraver with Air Assist & Honeycomb 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size Desktop Laser Engraver Beginner-friendly Class 1 Safety Laser Engravering Machine for Wood and Metal- Basic Bundle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQY5ZQ1S)

xTool$841.834.6★2708%▼falling

6
![xTool S1 20W Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine with Air Assist & Honeycomb 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size Beginner-Friendly Laser Engravering Machine for Wood and Metal Acrylic etc. - Basic Bundle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517DfczlN5L.jpg) [**xTool S1 20W Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine with Air Assist & Honeycomb 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size Beginner-Friendly Laser Engravering Machine for Wood and Metal Acrylic etc. - Basic Bundle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGHXCHDG)

xTool$1288.494.5★954%▲rising

7
![ACMER S1 Laser Engraver 3500mW Laser Engraver Machine Higher Accuracy Lazer Cutter and Engraving Machine with Working Area 130x130mm 0.04mm Laser Spot Engraving Machines & Tools](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518gyUs8q8L.jpg) [**ACMER S1 Laser Engraver 3500mW Laser Engraver Machine Higher Accuracy Lazer Cutter and Engraving Machine with Working Area 130x130mm 0.04mm Laser Spot Engraving Machines & Tools**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLQCWBPH)

ACMER$112.934.3★944%▲rising

8
![xTool M2 10W Laser Engraver Built-in Dual Cameras Class 1 Enclosed Safe Laser Engraving Machine for Home DIY Craft on Wood Leather Felt Fabric Paper](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DvxseH1CL.jpg) [**xTool M2 10W Laser Engraver Built-in Dual Cameras Class 1 Enclosed Safe Laser Engraving Machine for Home DIY Craft on Wood Leather Felt Fabric Paper**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSVLTBH4)

xTool$565.664.5★123%▲rising

9
![xTool P2S 55W CO2 Laser Cutter Smart Desktop CO2 Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine Dual Smart 16MP Cameras 3D Curved Cylinder Engraving Create with Wood and Metal Acrylic Glass Fabric Leather](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Km2kIFvYL.jpg) [**xTool P2S 55W CO2 Laser Cutter Smart Desktop CO2 Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine Dual Smart 16MP Cameras 3D Curved Cylinder Engraving Create with Wood and Metal Acrylic Glass Fabric Leather**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDXQYH36)

xTool$3440.874.2★1093%▲rising

10

![BlazeX M3 10W Laser Engraver Machine 0.01mm Ultra-precision Laser Cutter and Engraver Machine for Wood Metal Glass Leather Beginner-Friendly with Enclosure Honeycomb Engraving Materials Class 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LlCheYVCL.jpg) [**BlazeX M3 10W Laser Engraver Machine 0.01mm Ultra-precision Laser Cutter and Engraver Machine for Wood Metal Glass Leather Beginner-Friendly with Enclosure Honeycomb Engraving Materials Class 1**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQTGDJDJ)

BlazeX$321.644.4★373%▲rising

11

![CREALITY FALCON A1 10W Laser Engraver 80W Enclosed Laser Cutter and Engraver Machine with Air Assist Smart Camera Positioning 600mm/s Speed Smart Material Recognition Ideal for Wood & Metal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OlV2Qb5hL.jpg) [**CREALITY FALCON A1 10W Laser Engraver 80W Enclosed Laser Cutter and Engraver Machine with Air Assist Smart Camera Positioning 600mm/s Speed Smart Material Recognition Ideal for Wood & Metal**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRVQNYQ1)

CREALITY FALCON$494.124.2★2013%▼falling

12

![Creality Falcon A1 10W Laser Engraver 80W Powerful Output Fully Enclosed 600mm/s Speed HD Camera Auto Positioning Pre-Assembled&Smart Material Recognition Ideal for Wood & Metal Class 1 Safety](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d7fVIB+uL.jpg) [**Creality Falcon A1 10W Laser Engraver 80W Powerful Output Fully Enclosed 600mm/s Speed HD Camera Auto Positioning Pre-Assembled&Smart Material Recognition Ideal for Wood & Metal Class 1 Safety**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQY38LYL)

Creality$490.384.0★1352%▲rising

13

![xTool M1 Ultra Laser Cutter and Engraver Machine 4-in-1 Craft Machine with 10W Laser Engraver Inkjet Printing Blade Cutting Pen Drawing Easy to Use on 1000+ Materials - Advanced Bundle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DnXt+5wFL.jpg) [**xTool M1 Ultra Laser Cutter and Engraver Machine 4-in-1 Craft Machine with 10W Laser Engraver Inkjet Printing Blade Cutting Pen Drawing Easy to Use on 1000+ Materials - Advanced Bundle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSP7VML9)

xTool$1026.554.3★192%▼falling

14

![xTool M1 Ultra Laser Cutter and Engraver Machine 4-in-1 Craft Machine with 10W (10000mW) Class I Laser Engraver Inkjet Printing Blade Cutting Pen Drawing Use on 1000+ Materials - Premium Bundle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iQGMHOIpL.jpg) [**xTool M1 Ultra Laser Cutter and Engraver Machine 4-in-1 Craft Machine with 10W (10000mW) Class I Laser Engraver Inkjet Printing Blade Cutting Pen Drawing Use on 1000+ Materials - Premium Bundle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSPH1XM5)

xTool$1422.104.0★262%▲rising

15

![xTool F2 5W IR & 15W Diode Dual Laser Engraver Built-in 50MP Camera 6000mm/s Ultra Fast 3D Embossing Color Marking on Metal On-Site & Small-Batch Ready Portable Desktop Laser Engraving Machine](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uDDwbWFNL.jpg) [**xTool F2 5W IR & 15W Diode Dual Laser Engraver Built-in 50MP Camera 6000mm/s Ultra Fast 3D Embossing Color Marking on Metal On-Site & Small-Batch Ready Portable Desktop Laser Engraving Machine**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1LDYYC3)

xTool$1407.664.5★951%▲rising

## **Product shelf**

All 15 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![xTool S1 40W Laser Cutter and Laser Engraver for Tumblers 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size 600mm/s Speed Laser Engraving Machine Laser Engraver for Wood and Metal Acrylic Big Project - Rotary Bundle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wiP+8EXVL.jpg)**xTool S1 40W Laser Cutter and Laser Engraver for Tumblers 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size 600mm/s Speed Laser Engraving Machine Laser Engraver for Wood and Metal Acrylic Big Project - Rotary Bundle** xTool**$1868.03**4.5★334 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ84BDTX) [![Glowforge Aura Laser Engraver and Cutter DIY Project and Craft Laser Engraving Machine 6W Diode with Safety Features for At Home Use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZrCrqFHZL.jpg)**Glowforge Aura Laser Engraver and Cutter DIY Project and Craft Laser Engraving Machine 6W Diode with Safety Features for At Home Use** Glowforge**$939.91**3.5★194 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBQRCVJX) [![xTool S1 40W Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine with Air Assist & Honeycomb 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size Beginner-Friendly Laser Engravering Machine for Wood and Metal Acrylic etc. - Basic Bundle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bejExlwAL.jpg)**xTool S1 40W Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine with Air Assist & Honeycomb 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size Beginner-Friendly Laser Engravering Machine for Wood and Metal Acrylic etc. - Basic Bundle** xTool**$1651.86**4.6★270 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ7ZW5KK) [![xTool S1 20W Laser Cutter and Laser Engraver for Tumblers 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size 600mm/s Speed Laser Engraving Machine Laser Engraver for Wood and Metal Acrylic Big Project - Rotary Bundle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mpqR3SMAL.jpg)**xTool S1 20W Laser Cutter and Laser Engraver for Tumblers 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size 600mm/s Speed Laser Engraving Machine Laser Engraver for Wood and Metal Acrylic Big Project - Rotary Bundle** xTool**$1470.56**4.5★334 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPM1MSS4) [![xTool S1 Laser Engraver with Air Assist & Honeycomb 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size Desktop Laser Engraver Beginner-friendly Class 1 Safety Laser Engravering Machine for Wood and Metal- Basic Bundle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FRt-Mnb9L.jpg)**xTool S1 Laser Engraver with Air Assist & Honeycomb 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size Desktop Laser Engraver Beginner-friendly Class 1 Safety Laser Engravering Machine for Wood and Metal- Basic Bundle** xTool**$841.83**4.6★270 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQY5ZQ1S) [![xTool S1 20W Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine with Air Assist & Honeycomb 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size Beginner-Friendly Laser Engravering Machine for Wood and Metal Acrylic etc. - Basic Bundle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517DfczlN5L.jpg)**xTool S1 20W Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine with Air Assist & Honeycomb 23.93 x 15.16 Bed Size Beginner-Friendly Laser Engravering Machine for Wood and Metal Acrylic etc. - Basic Bundle** xTool**$1288.49**4.5★95 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGHXCHDG) [![ACMER S1 Laser Engraver 3500mW Laser Engraver Machine Higher Accuracy Lazer Cutter and Engraving Machine with Working Area 130x130mm 0.04mm Laser Spot Engraving Machines & Tools](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518gyUs8q8L.jpg)**ACMER S1 Laser Engraver 3500mW Laser Engraver Machine Higher Accuracy Lazer Cutter and Engraving Machine with Working Area 130x130mm 0.04mm Laser Spot Engraving Machines & Tools** ACMER**$112.93**4.3★94 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLQCWBPH) [![xTool M2 10W Laser Engraver Built-in Dual Cameras Class 1 Enclosed Safe Laser Engraving Machine for Home DIY Craft on Wood Leather Felt Fabric Paper](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DvxseH1CL.jpg)**xTool M2 10W Laser Engraver Built-in Dual Cameras Class 1 Enclosed Safe Laser Engraving Machine for Home DIY Craft on Wood Leather Felt Fabric Paper** xTool**$565.66**4.5★12 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSVLTBH4)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**22%

*“What a cool tool”*

**Ease Of Use**18%

*“Easy to set up”*

**Value For Money**11%

*“Great value”*

**Design-Overall**5%

*“Sleek design and the precision is spot on”*

**Assembly/Installation**5%

*“Just got it finally set up”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“Better than expected”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**3%

*“Xtool does an amazing job with instructions on how to install the different tools”*

**Compatibility-Overall**2%

*“Fortunately I have another laptop that is 100% compatible”*

**Strength**2%

*“feels incredibly sturdy”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“size is good”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**9%

*“make it nonfunctional”*

**Assembly/Installation**9%

*“Minor assembly out of the box”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“the output never reached the level of quality I expected from a machine in this price range”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**7%

*“A few negatives: the instructions are not very clear, calibration took a few tries and patience”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“not as expected”*

**Connectivity-Overall**5%

*“Software would disconnect randomly”*

**Durability**5%

*“Wire on top is in a position that leads me to believe it will eventually break”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Not worth any price”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Super difficult to figure out”*

**Software/Application**2%

*“the software support isnt great”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Functionality-Overall26% - Advertised Vs Actual Product10% - Size-Overall10% - Defective Material/Parts9% - Value For Money8% - Compatibility-Overall4% - Ease Of Use3% - Connectivity-Overall3% - Software/Application3% - Product Condition3%