xTool F1 vs. xTool S1 40W
Both lasers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be said objectively.
The key differences
- The xTool F1 is in a lower price class (€1,000 to €1,500) than the xTool S1 40W (€1,500 to €3,000).
- Different laser type: combination machine for the xTool F1, diode laser for the xTool S1 40W. This determines which materials work well.
- Design: galvo for the xTool F1, gantry for the xTool S1 40W. Galvo engraves small areas very quickly, gantry machines handle large areas and cut better.
- The xTool S1 40W has the larger work area (498 × 319 mm).
- The xTool S1 40W is rated as laser class 1. According to the manufacturer, the xTool F1 is Class 4, so you need laser safety glasses for the matching wavelength.
| xTool F1 | xTool S1 40W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,000 to €1,500 | €1,500 to €3,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | no longer in the manufacturer's shop | €1,779, Basic Bundle (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Combination machine | Diode laser |
| Laser source | Diode 455 nm, 10 W optical and infrared 1064 nm, 2 W | Diode 40 W optical; optional 2 W infrared 1064 nm |
| Power (optical, main source) | 10 W | 40 W |
| Work area | 115 × 115 mm | 498 × 319 mm |
| Dimensions | 235 × 179 × 334 mm | 765 × 561 × 183 mm |
| Weight | 4.6 kg | 20 kg |
| Construction type | Galvo | Gantry |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 4 | Class 1 |
| Speed (max.) | 4,000 mm/s (galvo) | 600 mm/s |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | up to 8 mm wood and 5 mm acrylic (diode) | up to 18 mm cherry wood, 15 mm linden plywood, 15 mm black acrylic in one pass; stainless steel up to 0.1 mm |
| Air Assist | not specified by the manufacturer | optional (Smart Air Assist) |
| Camera | no | no (snapshot via smartphone photo) |
| Fume extraction | integrated fan with exhaust hose, desktop air purifier optional | integrated exhaust fan with exhaust hose, air purifier optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional (RA2 Pro) | optional (RA2 Pro) |
| Software | xTool Studio (formerly XCS) | xTool Studio (XCS), LightBurn (basic functions) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, Acrylic, Leather, Paper, Stainless steel, Metal, Plastic | Wood, MDF, Paper, Leather, Felt, Acrylic (opaque), Bamboo, Fabric, Glass (dark), Ceramic, Stone, Slate, Cork, Stainless steel (marking), Painted/coated metal, Plastic (with IR module) |
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 S1 40W
Makers and small businesses who mainly cut wood and opaque acrylic and want an enclosed diode laser.
- high cutting power for a diode laser (up to 18 mm wood according to the manufacturer)
- Class 1 enclosure with fume extraction
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