Atomstack Kraft Lite 40W vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Kraft Lite 40W and F1 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.9×). F1 costs less (~€600) and is the entry-level choice; Kraft Lite 40W offers more capability at a higher price (~€2335). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kraft Lite 40W
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 (€) | 2335 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.6 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 500 × 320 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) | 320.0 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20.0 W | 10.0 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | wood: 18mm, acrylic: 5mm, leather: 5mm, metal: 0.01mm, stone: 0.01mm | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus | True | — |
| Rotary included/compatible | — | False |
| Passthrough | True | — |
| Supported software | — | Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL, and any software that outputs G-code to a GRBL controller. The board uses open GRBL firmware, allowing for customizable engraving parameters without locking you into proprietary software. LightBurn requires a separate license (about €99). | 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: Kraft Lite 40W 2335 € vs F1 600 € — F1 wins (+289%)
- Work area: Kraft Lite 40W 500×320 mm vs F1 115×115 mm — Kraft Lite 40W wins (+1110%)
Which one to choose
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