xTool
xTool S1
Enclosed with ducted fumes; leather smoke is strong and lingers.
- 20W / 40W
- 498 × 319 mm
- Enclosed
Buying guide · updated November 2026
Best laser engraver for leather
Leather needs little power. What separates good leather machines is fine detail, a big enough bed for hides, and how well you can handle the smoke.
| # | Pick | Machine | Power | Work area | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best for leather indoors | xTool S1 | 20W / 40W | 498 × 319 mm | Enclosed |
| 2 | Best all-rounder | xTool D1 Pro | 10W / 20W / 40W | 430 × 390 mm | Open frame |
| 3 | Best for fine detail | Sculpfun S9 | 5W | 410 × 420 mm | Open frame |
| 4 | Best budget | Longer Ray5 | 5W / 10W / 20W | 400 × 400 mm | Open frame |
xTool
xTool D1 Pro
Engraves and cuts patches; large bed for hides and batches.
- 10W / 20W / 40W
- 430 × 390 mm
- Open frame
Sculpfun
Sculpfun S9
Low power and a tight spot suit leather's low-power, high-speed settings.
- 5W
- 410 × 420 mm
- Open frame
Longer
Longer Ray5
Enough power for leather engraving and thin-leather cutting.
- 5W / 10W / 20W
- 400 × 400 mm
- Open frame
How we picked
For leather, we weighted fume handling, spot size and bed size over raw power. Specs come from manufacturer data; per-machine starting settings are on the leather settings page.
Leather safety
Use veg-tan. Chrome-tanned leather and PVC faux leather release harmful fumes. Read can you laser engrave leather before your first job, and set up a fume extractor or vent to outside.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a powerful laser for leather?
No. Leather engraves at low power and high speed. Even 5 W is enough for engraving; more power mainly helps cutting thicker leather.
Which leather can I laser?
Vegetable-tanned leather is the best choice. Avoid chrome-tanned leather and never laser PVC or vinyl faux leather.
How do I deal with the smell?
Vent outside or use a fume extractor with an activated carbon stage. An enclosed machine makes ducting much more effective.