Atomstack Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode and F1 are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2), very different prices (~3.3×). F1 costs less (~€600) and is the entry-level choice; Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode offers more capability at a higher price (~€2000). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode
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 (€) | ~1800–2200 € | ~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) | 90 W | 10.0 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 30mm (wood) | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus | True | — |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system is compatible with leading laser cutting and engraving software, such as LightBurn and LaserGRBL. The machine offers fully offline operation capabilities via its built-in touchscreen display, allowing users to manage jobs locally without the need for a permanently tethered computer during extensive runs. It supports standard G-code files and can be expanded with additional modules, such as the infrared laser for processing metals. | 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 90W Water-Cooled Diode 2000 € vs F1 600 € — F1 wins (+233%)
- Work area: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 800×800 mm vs F1 115×115 mm — Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode wins (+4739%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode if…
you value work area.
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