Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver vs F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver and F1 are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2), very different prices (~3.7×). F1 costs less (~€600) and is the entry-level choice; Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver offers more capability at a higher price (~€2199). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F4 · Semi-professional
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F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2199 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 120 W | 10.0 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 40 mm legno massello, 30 mm acrilico (singolo passaggio) | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus | True | — |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn | Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system is fully compatible with LightBurn, the industry-standard software for advanced vector preparation and control, and AtomStack Studio, the manufacturer's proprietary solution. It also features a built-in touchscreen for offline control, allowing complex jobs to be started without the need for a constantly connected computer. | 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: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 2199 € vs F1 600 € — F1 wins (+266%)
- Work area: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 800×800 mm vs F1 115×115 mm — Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver wins (+4739%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver if…
you value work area.
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