Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver vs F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver and F1 are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver if work area matters more; choose F1 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~600–800 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 30 × 30 × 41.5 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.49 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 120 × 120 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 4000 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 120 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 12 W | 10.0 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 4000 mm/s | — |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 4000 mm/s | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | — |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 1.99 µm |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | — |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn | Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The control of the machine is fully compatible with the industry standard LightBurn, ensuring users have access to advanced tools for design, layer management, and vector path optimization directly via USB connection. The proprietary software provided by the manufacturer is also supported, making it ideal for quick engraving and marking operations or for users who prefer a more streamlined interface. The absence of constraints related to cloud architectures ensures full hardware operability even in offline environments, protecting the confidentiality of work files and ensuring the tool's longevity is not dependent on external remote server support. | 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
- Price: Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver 700 € vs F1 600 € — F1 wins (+17%)
- Work area: Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver 120×120 mm vs F1 115×115 mm — Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver wins (+9%)
Which one to choose
Choose Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver if…
you value work area.
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