

So, the M1 can do pretty much everything a Cricut can do, but with the added option of faster cutting and engraving with the laser. A 'riser' can be added to double the height of the work area and a rotary engraver enables you to engrave pens and even glass vases, in my xTool M1 review I found this is an essential addition. A lid keeps any dust inside and you can connect an air filter, which is recommended. The M1 is around the size of a large printer, or two Cricut Makers sat side-by-side and will fit on most average-sized craft tables. XTool offers a library of pre-designed projects to get up and running with, but once you've mastered the basics it's easy to create designs in the app, which is similar to Cricut Design Space, or import files created in other software, such as CorelDRAW. Housed in the same module the M1 can cut, score and engrave using either blade or laser, or both in one project, and the handy app controls everything.

While the best vinyl cutters on this list make use of a blade the xTool M1 differs by using a blade and laser cutter. Contained work area could be constraining for some
