LaserPecker LP5 vs. xTool F2
Both lasers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be said objectively.
The key differences
- The xTool F2 is in a lower price class (€1,000 to €1,500) than the LaserPecker LP5 (€1,500 to €3,000).
- The LaserPecker LP5 has the more powerful main source (20 W optical).
- The xTool F2 has the larger work area (115 × 115 mm).
- Only the xTool F2 has a closed enclosure.
- Only the xTool F2 has a built-in camera for positioning.
- According to the manufacturer, the LaserPecker LP5 is faster (up to 10,000 mm/s instead of 6,000 mm/s). This saves time, especially on large engravings.
| LaserPecker LP5 | xTool F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,500 to €3,000 | €1,000 to €1,500 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €2,499, Standard Bundle (As of 26 Oct 2026) | from €1,319 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Combination machine | Combination machine |
| Laser source | Fibre laser 1064 nm, 20 W, and diode 450 nm, 20 W optical | Infrared 1064 nm, 5 W and blue diode 15 W |
| Power (optical, main source) | 20 W | 15 W |
| Work area | 100 × 100 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Dimensions | not specified by the manufacturer | 175 × 237 × 334 mm |
| Weight | 6.02 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Construction type | Galvo | Galvo |
| Enclosure | open | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 4 | Class 4 (protective cover can be operated open) |
| Speed (max.) | 10,000 mm/s (galvo) | 6,000 mm/s (galvo) |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | up to 1 mm brass, stainless steel, aluminium or titanium; up to 20 mm basswood; up to 15 mm dark acrylic | up to 15 mm linden wood and 12 mm acrylic in several passes (no metal cutting) |
| Air Assist | no | not specified by the manufacturer (not mentioned in the manual) |
| Camera | no (camera only in the optional Safety Enclosure) | yes, 50 MP camera with autofocus |
| Fume extraction | Exhaust fan in the optional enclosure system, air purifier optional | not integrated, desktop air purifier optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional (Rotary Extension, 1 to 145 mm diameter) | optional (RA3, RA2 Pro) |
| Software | LaserPecker Design Space, LaserPecker App, LightBurn | xTool Studio; LightBurn is not supported |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, LAN (IP) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, Acrylic, Leather, Glass, Stone, Paper, Rubber, Food, Plastic, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Brass, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium | Stainless steel, Aluminium, Anodised metal, Copper, Brass, Titanium, Gold, Silver, Platinum, Plastic, Wood, Leather (PU), Ceramic, Marble |
Who is which one suitable for?
LaserPecker LP5
Jewellery and personalisation businesses that work metal and wood with one compact device.
- genuine 20 W fibre laser plus 20 W diode in one portable device
- cuts thin metal sheets up to 1 mm according to the manufacturer
xTool F2
Makers and market stalls who want to engrave small metal and wood parts on the go.
- compact galvo engraver with IR and diode
- 50 MP camera with autofocus and live preview
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