Gweike G3 vs. xTool F2 Ultra
Both lasers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be said objectively.
The key differences
- The Gweike G3 is in a lower price class (€1,500 to €3,000) than the xTool F2 Ultra (over €5,000).
- The xTool F2 Ultra has the more powerful main source (60 W optical).
- The xTool F2 Ultra has the larger work area (220 × 220 mm).
| Gweike G3 | xTool F2 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,500 to €3,000 | over €5,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €2,299, G3 Basic: 20 W fibre laser and 20 W diode laser; G3 Standard (30 W fibre, 20 W diode): €2,699; G3 Plus (50 W fibre, 20 W diode): €3,299; both marked as sold out. No was price. Conveyor and 4-in-1 rotary attachment optional, price not stated. (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €5,769, Dual laser; only 60 W MOPA €4,788.58 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Combination machine | Combination machine |
| Laser source | Fibre laser 20 W (1064 nm) and diode laser 20 W (450 nm); fibre optionally 30 W or 50 W | MOPA fibre laser 60 W and diode 40 W optical (single version MOPA only) |
| Power (optical, main source) | 20 W | 60 W |
| Work area | 170 × 170 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Dimensions | 525.5 × 220 × 330 mm | 294 × 429 × 521 mm |
| Weight | 12.2 kg | 21.6 kg |
| Construction type | Galvo | Galvo |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | not specified by the manufacturer | Class 4 |
| Speed (max.) | 15.000 mm/s | 15,000 mm/s (galvo) |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | In multiple passes: basswood up to 23 mm, acrylic up to 20 mm, brass up to 2 mm (according to the manufacturer; diode cuts wood, MDF, leather, paper, felt, dark acrylic; fibre cuts brass, stainless steel, aluminium) | Fibre: up to 2 mm brass and stainless steel, 1 mm aluminium, 1 mm silver, 0.2 mm gold; diode: up to 23 mm wood and 20 mm acrylic in several passes |
| Air Assist | not specified by the manufacturer | no, no connection for air compress assist provided (according to the xTool FAQ) |
| Camera | yes, 16 MP camera for positioning, autofocus | yes, two 48 MP cameras |
| Fume extraction | No extraction or filter specified; enclosure is meant to retain smoke and dust | removable fan, air purifier (SafetyPro AP2) and inline fan IF2 optional |
| Rotary attachment | Optional: 4-in-1 rotary attachment, up to 100 mm diameter (price not stated) | optional (RA3) |
| Software | GLaser, LightBurn (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, iPad) | xTool Studio (XCS); LightBurn is not supported |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, LAN (IP) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Stainless steel, Aluminium, Brass, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium, Plastic, Wood, MDF, Bamboo, Leather, Paper, Felt, Fabric, dark acrylic, dark glass, Ceramic, Stone/slate, coated and painted metal | Stainless steel, Aluminium, Brass, Gold, Silver, Titanium, Platinum, Wood, Acrylic, Plastic, Slate, Glass, Paper, Cardboard |
Who is which one suitable for?
Gweike G3
Makers who want to engrave both metal and wood and leather with one device and can manage with a small area.
- Fibre and diode laser in one enclosed device for metal and wood
- 16 MP camera and autofocus make alignment easier
xTool F2 Ultra
Commercial users focused on metal engraving and colour marking on stainless steel.
- MOPA source enables colour marking on metal
- cuts up to 2 mm brass and stainless steel
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