Buyer guide
Best xTool for signage workshops.
For signage and display work, the question isn't fibre vs CO₂ — it's how much sheet stock you cut, how often you need pass-through, and whether engraving throughput is on the critical path. Two real options.
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Starting or smaller-format — P2S
The 55 W P2S handles the bulk of typical sign work cleanly: acrylic, ply, MDF and composite panels. It's the right choice if your jobs fit comfortably within its bed and your throughput is steady rather than relentless. Pass-through is available for longer stock.
Production-scale and full-sheet — P3
The 80 W P3 is the machine to buy when you're cutting full sheets regularly. The 914 × 457 mm bed, four-camera alignment and ACS workflow turn nesting and placement into a fast, repeatable process. Engraving at 1,200 mm/s also shortens long raster jobs noticeably vs the P2S.
Honest decision frame
If you're growing into signage work or starting a workshop, the P2S is the lower-risk first machine. If full-sheet jobs are already on the calendar weekly, the P3's bed and workflow pay back fast. Either way, plan extraction properly before buying.
See the live studio capabilities page for how the two machines slot into our own production flow, or book an independent consultation.