xTool F2 vs. xTool F2 Ultra
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 F2 Ultra (over €5,000).
- The xTool F2 Ultra has the more powerful main source (60 W optical).
- The xTool F2 Ultra has the larger work area (220 × 220 mm).
- According to the manufacturer, the xTool F2 Ultra is faster (up to 15,000 mm/s instead of 6,000 mm/s). This saves time, especially on large engravings.
| xTool F2 | xTool F2 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,000 to €1,500 | over €5,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | from €1,319 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €5,769, Dual laser; only 60 W MOPA €4,788.58 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Combination machine | Combination machine |
| Laser source | Infrared 1064 nm, 5 W and blue diode 15 W | MOPA fibre laser 60 W and diode 40 W optical (single version MOPA only) |
| Power (optical, main source) | 15 W | 60 W |
| Work area | 115 × 115 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Dimensions | 175 × 237 × 334 mm | 294 × 429 × 521 mm |
| Weight | 4.6 kg | 21.6 kg |
| Construction type | Galvo | Galvo |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 4 (protective cover can be operated open) | Class 4 |
| Speed (max.) | 6,000 mm/s (galvo) | 15,000 mm/s (galvo) |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | up to 15 mm linden wood and 12 mm acrylic in several passes (no metal cutting) | 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 |
| Air Assist | not specified by the manufacturer (not mentioned in the manual) | no, no connection for air compress assist provided (according to the xTool FAQ) |
| Camera | yes, 50 MP camera with autofocus | yes, two 48 MP cameras |
| Fume extraction | not integrated, desktop air purifier optional | removable fan, air purifier (SafetyPro AP2) and inline fan IF2 optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional (RA3, RA2 Pro) | optional (RA3) |
| Software | xTool Studio; LightBurn is not supported | xTool Studio (XCS); LightBurn is not supported |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, LAN (IP) | USB, Wi-Fi, LAN (IP) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Stainless steel, Aluminium, Anodised metal, Copper, Brass, Titanium, Gold, Silver, Platinum, Plastic, Wood, Leather (PU), Ceramic, Marble | Stainless steel, Aluminium, Brass, Gold, Silver, Titanium, Platinum, Wood, Acrylic, Plastic, Slate, Glass, Paper, Cardboard |
Who is which one suitable for?
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
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
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