xTool F1 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 has the more powerful main source (15 W optical).
- Only the xTool F2 has a built-in camera for positioning.
- According to the manufacturer, the xTool F2 is faster (up to 6,000 mm/s instead of 4,000 mm/s). This saves time, especially on large engravings.
| xTool F1 | xTool F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,000 to €1,500 | €1,000 to €1,500 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | no longer in the manufacturer's shop | from €1,319 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Combination machine | Combination machine |
| Laser source | Diode 455 nm, 10 W optical and infrared 1064 nm, 2 W | Infrared 1064 nm, 5 W and blue diode 15 W |
| Power (optical, main source) | 10 W | 15 W |
| Work area | 115 × 115 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Dimensions | 235 × 179 × 334 mm | 175 × 237 × 334 mm |
| Weight | 4.6 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Construction type | Galvo | Galvo |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 4 | Class 4 (protective cover can be operated open) |
| Speed (max.) | 4,000 mm/s (galvo) | 6,000 mm/s (galvo) |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | up to 8 mm wood and 5 mm acrylic (diode) | up to 15 mm linden wood and 12 mm acrylic in several passes (no metal cutting) |
| Air Assist | not specified by the manufacturer | not specified by the manufacturer (not mentioned in the manual) |
| Camera | no | yes, 50 MP camera with autofocus |
| Fume extraction | integrated fan with exhaust hose, desktop air purifier optional | not integrated, desktop air purifier optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional (RA2 Pro) | optional (RA3, RA2 Pro) |
| Software | xTool Studio (formerly XCS) | xTool Studio; LightBurn is not supported |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, LAN (IP) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, Acrylic, Leather, Paper, Stainless steel, Metal, Plastic | 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
Used buyers looking for a small galvo engraver for jewellery and small parts.
- very compact and light
- Diode and IR in one galvo device
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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