xTool F2 Ultra vs. xTool P3
Both lasers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be said objectively.
The key differences
- Different laser type: combination machine for the xTool F2 Ultra, CO₂ laser for the xTool P3. This determines which materials work well.
- Design: galvo for the xTool F2 Ultra, gantry for the xTool P3. Galvo engraves small areas very quickly, gantry machines handle large areas and cut better.
- The xTool P3 has the larger work area (915 × 458 mm).
- The xTool P3 is rated as laser class 1. According to the manufacturer, the xTool F2 Ultra is Class 4, so you need laser safety glasses for the matching wavelength.
- Air assist is included with the xTool P3; on the xTool F2 Ultra it is not provided or not specified.
- Both are in the same price class, but in the manufacturer's shop the xTool F2 Ultra is around €770 cheaper (as of 8 Oct 2026).
| xTool F2 Ultra | xTool P3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | over €5,000 | over €5,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €5,769, Dual laser; only 60 W MOPA €4,788.58 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €6,539 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Combination machine | CO₂ laser |
| Laser source | MOPA fibre laser 60 W and diode 40 W optical (single version MOPA only) | CO₂ laser 80 W; optional 5 W infrared 1064 nm |
| Power (optical, main source) | 60 W | 80 W |
| Work area | 220 × 220 mm | 915 × 458 mm |
| Dimensions | 294 × 429 × 521 mm | 1250 × 780 × 496 mm |
| Weight | 21.6 kg | 105 kg |
| Construction type | Galvo | Gantry |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 4 | Class 1 |
| Speed (max.) | 15,000 mm/s (galvo) | 1.200 mm/s |
| 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 | up to 20 mm basswood and 25 mm acrylic in a single pass (manufacturer's statement) |
| Air Assist | no, no connection for air compress assist provided (according to the xTool FAQ) | integrated (up to 30 l/min, 200 kPa) |
| Camera | yes, two 48 MP cameras | yes, 16 MP overview camera, 5 MP close-range camera and two side cameras |
| Fume extraction | removable fan, air purifier (SafetyPro AP2) and inline fan IF2 optional | Inline fan IF2 2.0 included, air purifier AP2 Max optional; integrated CO₂ fire extinguishing system and water cooler |
| Rotary attachment | optional (RA3) | optional (RA3) |
| Software | xTool Studio (XCS); LightBurn is not supported | xTool Studio |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, LAN (IP) | USB, Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Stainless steel, Aluminium, Brass, Gold, Silver, Titanium, Platinum, Wood, Acrylic, Plastic, Slate, Glass, Paper, Cardboard | Wood, Plywood, Acrylic, Fabric, Leather, PU, Bamboo, Glass, Metal (with IR module), Plastic (with IR module) |
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 P3
Workshops and businesses with large-format CO₂ jobs.
- large work area of 915 x 458 mm with class 1
- AutoLift base with 220 mm height and integrated fire suppression
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