xTool F2 Ultra vs. xTool F2 Ultra UV
Both lasers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be said objectively.
The key differences
- The xTool F2 Ultra UV is in a lower price class (€3,000 to €5,000) than the xTool F2 Ultra (over €5,000).
- Different laser type: combination machine for the xTool F2 Ultra, UV laser (355 nm) for the xTool F2 Ultra UV. This determines which materials work well.
- The xTool F2 Ultra has the larger work area (220 × 220 mm).
| xTool F2 Ultra | xTool F2 Ultra UV | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | over €5,000 | €3,000 to €5,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €5,769, Dual laser; only 60 W MOPA €4,788.58 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €4,259 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Combination machine | UV laser (355 nm) |
| Laser source | MOPA fibre laser 60 W and diode 40 W optical (single version MOPA only) | UV laser 355 nm, 5 W |
| Power (optical, main source) | 60 W | 5 W |
| Work area | 220 × 220 mm | 200 × 200 mm |
| Dimensions | 294 × 429 × 521 mm | 294 × 429 × 520 mm |
| Weight | 21.6 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Construction type | Galvo | Galvo |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 4 | Class 4 |
| Speed (max.) | 15,000 mm/s (galvo) | 15,000 mm/s (galvo) |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | 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 | Manufacturer's table states up to 15 mm basswood and 12 mm acrylic (not fully transparent) in multiple passes, the same values as the F2; not verified for 5 W UV, device is designed for engraving; no metal cutting |
| Air Assist | no, no connection for air compress assist provided (according to the xTool FAQ) | not specified by the manufacturer (not mentioned in the manual) |
| Camera | yes, two 48 MP cameras | yes, two 48 MP cameras |
| Fume extraction | removable fan, air purifier (SafetyPro AP2) and inline fan IF2 optional | no integrated filtration specified, air purifier (SafetyPro AP2) and inline fan IF2 optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional (RA3) | optional (RA3, RA2 Pro) |
| Software | xTool Studio (XCS); LightBurn is not supported | xTool Studio (XCS) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, LAN (IP) | USB, Wi-Fi, LAN (IP) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Stainless steel, Aluminium, Brass, Gold, Silver, Titanium, Platinum, Wood, Acrylic, Plastic, Slate, Glass, Paper, Cardboard | Glass, Crystal (internal engraving), Ceramic, Plastic, ABS, Films, Silicon, Paper, Wood |
Who is which one suitable for?
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
xTool F2 Ultra UV
Businesses focused on glass, crystal and plastic engraving.
- Cold processing with little heat input, suitable for glass and sensitive plastics
- Internal engraving in crystal (70 x 70 mm)
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