xTool F1 Ultra 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 xTool F1 Ultra (€1,500 to €3,000).
- The xTool F1 Ultra has the more powerful main source (20 W optical).
- The xTool F1 Ultra has the larger work area (220 × 220 mm).
- The xTool F1 Ultra is laser class 1 in its base configuration. According to the manufacturer, the xTool F2 is Class 4 (protective cover can be operated open), so you need laser safety glasses for the matching wavelength.
- According to the manufacturer, the xTool F1 Ultra is faster (up to 10,000 mm/s instead of 6,000 mm/s). This saves time, especially on large engravings.
| xTool F1 Ultra | xTool F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,500 to €3,000 | €1,000 to €1,500 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | from €2,969 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | from €1,319 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Combination machine | Combination machine |
| Laser source | Fibre laser 20 W (infrared) and diode 455 nm, 20 W optical | Infrared 1064 nm, 5 W and blue diode 15 W |
| Power (optical, main source) | 20 W | 15 W |
| Work area | 220 × 220 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Dimensions | 273 × 373 × 492 mm | 175 × 237 × 334 mm |
| Weight | 14.7 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Construction type | Galvo | Galvo |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 (model MXF-K002-001) or class 4 (model MXF-K002-B20), depending on the version | 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 | Diode: up to 15 mm wood, 12 mm acrylic; fibre: up to 0.4 mm brass, 0.3 mm stainless steel, 0.2 mm aluminium | up to 15 mm linden wood and 12 mm acrylic in several passes (no metal cutting) |
| Air Assist | not specified by the manufacturer (not mentioned in the manual) | not specified by the manufacturer (not mentioned in the manual) |
| Camera | yes, integrated camera with autofocus | yes, 50 MP camera with autofocus |
| Fume extraction | integrated extraction with exhaust connection, air purifier (SafetyPro AP2) optional | not integrated, desktop air purifier optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional (RA2 Pro, RA3) | optional (RA3, RA2 Pro) |
| Software | xTool Studio (XCS) | xTool Studio; LightBurn is not supported |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, touchscreen with 7 GB storage | USB, Wi-Fi, LAN (IP) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, Acrylic, Leather, Slate, Glass, Ceramic, Plastic, Stainless steel, Brass, Aluminium, Anodised metal | Stainless steel, Aluminium, Anodised metal, Copper, Brass, Titanium, Gold, Silver, Platinum, Plastic, Wood, Leather (PU), Ceramic, Marble |
Who is which one suitable for?
xTool F1 Ultra
Small business that engraves personalised metal and wood items in series.
- Fibre and diode in one device, so metal and wood without conversion
- very fast galvo engraving up to 10,000 mm/s
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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