Atomstack Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode vs xTool F1 Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode and F1 Portable Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2). F1 Portable Laser Engraver costs less (~€1499) 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 Portable Laser Engraver
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1800–2200 € | 1499 € |
| 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 |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 113 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 120 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 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 90 W | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 4000 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 4000 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 30mm (wood) | 8 mm basswood, 6 mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 30 µm |
| Autofocus | True | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | True |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| 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. | Machine control is primarily handled by the proprietary xTool Creative Space ecosystem, an intuitive application that enables native management of both laser sources and supports autofocus and camera-assisted positioning functions. For advanced users requiring more granular control over processing parameters and complex workflows, the unit offers compatibility with LightBurn. Integration with the latter requires a specific initial configuration for galvanometer systems, but it unlocks professional vector programming features, optimizing execution times across both Windows and macOS operating systems. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 800×800 mm vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 115×115 mm — Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode wins (+4739%)
- Price: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 2000 € vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 1499 € — F1 Portable Laser Engraver wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode if…
you value work area.
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