Atomstack P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver leads on the available specs (starting with price); F1 makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F1 · Entry
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F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–350 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.5 × 30.3 × 18.5 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 130 × 130 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 0 mm | — |
| Power (W) | 24 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 180 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 130 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 10.0 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 180 mm/s | — |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 180 mm/s | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | Balsa wood up to 3-4mm, acrylic up to 2-3mm in multiple passes | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | — |
| Min resolution (µm) | 10 µm | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus | False | — |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | — |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system offers versatile compatibility and can be controlled either through industry-standard software solutions or via dedicated mobile applications. It fully supports LightBurn for users seeking advanced control over engraving parameters and complex project management, alongside LaserGRBL, an open-source option ideal for Windows environments. Furthermore, the integrated wireless connectivity allows operation through the proprietary smartphone and tablet application, optimizing the workflow for quick engravings directly from graphic files stored on mobile devices without needing a permanent physical computer connection. | 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: P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver 300 € vs F1 600 € — P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver wins (+100%)
- Work area: P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver 130×130 mm vs F1 115×115 mm — P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver wins (+28%)
Which one to choose
Choose P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver if…
you value price and work area.
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