TYVOK Buying Guide
Choose the laser that fits your real business scenario.
Compare TYVOK P2, P2 Ultra, X1S 2026, X1S Pro, K1 CO2, and starter packs by what you plan to make: gifts, metal marks, signs, panels, acrylic, or repeatable shop production.
Start with the work
Pick the scenario closest to your first paid orders.
Gifts and small products
Finished leather, wood, card, and gift-box cases
Use compact engraving to create sellable small products instead of only sample material tests. Recommended: TYVOK P2
Metal marking
Finished metal cards, tags, tool plates, and labels
Choose the 1064nm red-light fiber path when metal marking is the main paid workflow. Recommended: P2 Ultra
Signs and panels
Large wood wall art, long boards, and decor cases
Start with X1S when the buying reason is finished project size and fewer split layouts. Recommended: X1S 2026
Shop production
Repeatable large-format wood and decor work
Use X1S Pro when repeated layouts and production planning matter more than first-machine price. Recommended: X1S Pro
CO2 acrylic and thicker work
Finished acrylic displays, organizers, and decorative parts
Choose K1 when acrylic presentation, CO2 fit, and polished edge workflow drive the purchase. Recommended: K1 CO2
Starter packs
Start with machine plus practical accessories
Use a starter pack when you want the first setup, support surface, and sample workflow planned before checkout. Recommended: Starter packsCase examples
Choose by the finished products you want customers to buy.
P2 case path
Gift sets and small products
Leather keychains, wood tags, coated cards, bookmarks, and gift packaging are the natural P2 starting point.
P2 Ultra case path
Metal cards, tags, and plates
Metal marking becomes easier to justify when the end product is a card, tag, serial plate, or shop label.
X1S case path
Large wood decor and signs
Large-format value is visible when long boards, wall panels, and decor pieces fit the plan without forced splits.
K1 case path
Acrylic displays and organizers
CO2 work is easier to understand through polished acrylic displays, organizers, and decorative parts.Do not mix these up
Clear version boundaries before you choose.
P2 vs P2 Ultra
Compact gifts are different from real metal marking.
- Choose P2 when
- Your first work is coated cards, leather, wood, tags, name gifts, and small product samples.
- Choose P2 Ultra when
- Metal marking is the main business: tools, plates, black metal cards, serial labels, and industrial tags.
- Not ideal for
- Do not buy standard P2 as a metal-first machine if your paid jobs depend on repeatable metal contrast.
X1S 2026 vs X1S Pro
Large-format entry path is different from shop production.
- Choose X1S 2026 when
- You want an accessible large-format path from 800 x 800mm toward 800 x 2000mm for signs, panels, and decor.
- Choose X1S Pro when
- You run a fixed workspace, repeat layouts, batch jobs, and need a more production-focused large-format platform.
- Not ideal for
- Do not choose only by work area if your real need is stronger repeatability, operator handoff, or long daily production.
Starter pack vs machine-only
Accessories can decide how quickly the first test looks professional.
- Choose starter pack when
- You do not want to pick support surface, starter materials, and practical setup items one by one.
- Choose machine-only when
- You already know your fixture, honeycomb, air assist, material supply, and software workflow.
- Not ideal for
- A starter pack is not a substitute for testing; it is a cleaner first checkout path.
Machine recommendations
Compare the TYVOK series by workflow, material, and work area.
Compact galvo
TYVOK P2
Best when the business starts with compact personalized products and quick setup.- 60 x 60mm compact engraving area
- 2W / 5W / 10W replaceable head path
- Tags, leather, coated cards, small gifts
Metal-first workflow
TYVOK P2 Ultra
Best when the buyer needs strong metal marking proof and premium small-format industrial marks.- 20W 1064nm red-light fiber path
- Metal cards, tools, plates, part marks
- High-contrast marking story
Large-format creator path
TYVOK X1S 2026
Best when signs, boards, panels, and long layouts are the main reason to buy.- 800 x 800mm starting path
- 800 x 2000mm extension story
- 10W / 20W / 60W choice
Production-focused large format
TYVOK X1S Pro
Best for buyers who want a more serious large-format platform for repeated shop work.- 800 x 2000mm large-format fit
- Batch layout and production planning
- Better for stronger shop positioning
CO2 material path
TYVOK K1 CO2
Best when the work needs CO2 fit for acrylic, wood cutting, and enclosed shop planning.- 100W CO2 direction
- Acrylic and cutting workflow
- Shop-oriented material planning
Bundle path
Starter packs
Best when the buyer wants a cleaner first purchase path with accessories selected around the job.- P2 gift workflow pack
- X1S large-format workflow pack
- Fewer first-checkout decisions
Quick selector
Use this table when the buyer already knows what they want to sell.
| Buyer scenario | Best TYVOK path | Why it fits | Go to product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personalized gifts and tagsLeather keychains, pet tags, cards, small keepsakes | TYVOK P2 | Compact galvo workflow, fast setup, and a clear 2W / 5W / 10W growth path. | Choose P2 |
| Premium metal markingMetal cards, tools, labels, industrial plates | P2 Ultra | Metal-first 1064nm fiber marking story with stronger proof for high-contrast metal jobs. | Choose P2 Ultra |
| Signs and wall decorLong boards, wood panels, larger finished products | X1S 2026 | Large-format entry path with 800 x 800mm start and 800 x 2000mm extension planning. | Choose X1S |
| Small shop productionRepeatable large layouts and production positioning | X1S Pro | More serious large-format platform for buyers comparing stronger workshop capacity. | Choose X1S Pro |
| Acrylic and CO2 workAcrylic signs, wood cutting, enclosed CO2 workflow | K1 CO2 | Better fit when material behavior and CO2 workflow matter more than diode/galvo portability. | Choose K1 CO2 |
| First setup with accessoriesBuy once and start testing faster | Starter packs | Cleaner first checkout path for buyers who do not want to select every accessory separately. | Compare packs |
Work area and material logic
Do not choose by wattage alone.
Compact
P2
Choose for small objects that need fast positioning, names, logos, and quick product samples.Metal
P2 Ultra
Choose for metal marking when contrast and surface behavior are the main buying reason.Large format
X1S / X1S Pro
Choose when the job needs signs, panels, larger boards, and fewer alignment compromises.CO2
K1
Choose when acrylic, wood cutting, enclosed workflow, and CO2 material fit drive the purchase.Starter pack route
Want a faster first purchase path?
Small product starter path
P2 Starter Gift Pack
For buyers starting with tags, leather, coated cards, small gifts, and first product photos.- Compact gift workflow
- Starter material/testing direction
- Best for first small products
Large-format starter path
X1S Large Format Starter Pack
For buyers planning signs, panels, large boards, honeycomb support, and shop workflow tests.- Large-format setup path
- Accessory choice around workspace
- Best for signs and panels
Choose the machine that matches the work you can sell first.
Use this guide as the decision page before checkout, then open the product that matches the buyer's first real workflow.