Atomstack A20 Pro Fiber 1064nm vs xTool F1 Ultra
Technical comparison · Fiber laser (1064 nm)
A20 Pro 1064nm Fiber Laser Marking and Engraving Machine and F1 Ultra are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.6×). A20 Pro 1064nm Fiber Laser Marking and Engraving Machine costs less (~€725) and is the entry-level choice; F1 Ultra offers more capability at a higher price (~€3300). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
A20 Pro Fiber 1064nm
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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F1 Ultra
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~450–1000 € | ~3000–3600 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Work area (mm) | — | 220 × 220 mm |
| Maximum speed | — | 10000 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Rated power (W) | 20 W | 20.0 W |
| Source technology | Fiber | Fiber |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 10000.0 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 0.4mm brass, 0.3mm stainless steel, 0.2mm aluminum, 15mm wood, 12mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 1064 nm | 455 nm |
| Rotary included/compatible | — | No |
| Supported software | — | Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The xTool F1 Ultra is compatible exclusively with xTool Studio (proprietary protocol); LightBurn does not support fiber source features on this machine. xTool Studio includes camera-assisted positioning and the 'Auto Streamline' feature for batch production. The closed ecosystem precludes integration with custom G-code workflows or third-party automation, a significant limitation for makers with advanced production pipelines that require direct control over the firmware. |
The differences that matter
- Price: A20 Pro 1064nm Fiber Laser Marking and Engraving Machine 725 € vs F1 Ultra 3300 €
Which one to choose
Choose A20 Pro Fiber 1064nm if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
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