Atomstack Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode vs xTool M1 Ultra Craft Machine
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode and M1 Ultra Craft Machine are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2). M1 Ultra Craft Machine costs less (~€1299) 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
|
M1 Ultra Craft Machine
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1800–2200 € | 1299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 62 × 49.8 × 17.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | 12 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 385 × 300 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 180 W |
| Maximum speed | — | 400 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 300 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 90 W | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 400 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 400 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 30mm (wood) | — |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Autofocus | True | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | 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. | Control is managed exclusively via xTool Creative Space (XCS), the proprietary software compatible with major desktop and mobile operating systems. XCS handles the multi-tool ecosystem, allowing seamless switching from laser cutting setup to blade cutting or inkjet printing within the same project. The software supports standard vector and raster file formats and includes automatic path optimization tools. Due to the complex multi-tool architecture, the system does not offer native compatibility with industry-standard software like LightBurn, binding the user to the manufacturer's official interface, which receives regular updates. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 800×800 mm vs M1 Ultra Craft Machine 385×300 mm — Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode wins (+454%)
- Price: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 2000 € vs M1 Ultra Craft Machine 1299 € — M1 Ultra Craft Machine wins (+54%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode if…
you value work area.
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