Atomstack Kraft Lite 40W vs xTool F1 Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Kraft Lite 40W and F1 Portable Laser Engraver are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Kraft Lite 40W if work area matters more; choose F1 Portable Laser Engraver if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kraft Lite 40W
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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F1 Portable Laser Engraver
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2335 € | 1499 € |
| 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 |
| 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) | 320.0 mm | 115 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20.0 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 | wood: 18mm, acrylic: 5mm, leather: 5mm, metal: 0.01mm, stone: 0.01mm | 8 mm basswood, 6 mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 30 µm |
| Autofocus | True | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | — | False |
| Passthrough | True | True |
| Supported software | — | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| 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). | 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: Kraft Lite 40W 500×320 mm vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 115×115 mm — Kraft Lite 40W wins (+1110%)
- Price: Kraft Lite 40W 2335 € vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 1499 € — F1 Portable Laser Engraver wins (+56%)
Which one to choose
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