A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while xTool F1 shows no advantage of its own. Choose A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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xTool F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–600 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 6 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 365 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Power (W) | 120 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 400 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.02 mm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 365 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 20 W | 10.0 W |
| Laser source technology | diode | diode |
| Maximum travel speed (mm/s) | 400 mm/s | — |
| Maximum working speed (mm/s) | 400 mm/s | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Cut depth per material | — | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Laser wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | — |
| Minimum achievable resolution (µm) | — | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus system module | False | — |
| Rotary module included | False | False |
| Passthrough structural slot | False | — |
| Control software interface | proprietary, lightburn, other | proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The software compatibility of the device is extensive and aligns with the industrial standards of the maker sector. It natively supports both LaserGRBL, a free and open-source option suitable for basic engraving operations, and LightBurn, the most popular paid professional platform for advanced management of layers, cutting parameters, and complex vector formats. Control can be managed directly via a wired USB connection from a computer or in offline mode, using memory cards to load processing files. The machine responds to standard G-code commands, allowing experienced users fine customization of acceleration and speed parameters through the configuration of the internal firmware, without constraints linked to proprietary and closed-source cloud ecosystems. | The xTool F1 Lite is compatible with xTool Studio (proprietary, free, Windows and macOS). The galvo system uses a proprietary protocol: LaserGRBL is not compatible as it requires GRBL firmware on a gantry controller. LightBurn introduced experimental galvo support in version 1.4+, but compatibility with the F1 Lite's specific controller is not officially certified by xTool, making the experience unguaranteed. In practice the user is tied to xTool Studio, which handles core functions but does not offer the flexibility of community profiles, macros, and advanced layers available in LightBurn for GRBL gantry lasers. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver 400×365 mm vs xTool F1 115×115 mm — A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver wins (+1004%)
- Price: A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver 450 € vs xTool F1 600 € — A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver if…
you value work area and price.
Choose xTool F1 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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