Atomstack Swift Laser Engraver vs xTool F1 Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Swift Laser Engraver and F1 Portable Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7×). Swift Laser Engraver costs less (~€215) and is the entry-level choice; F1 Portable Laser Engraver offers more capability at a higher price (~€1499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Swift Laser Engraver
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 (€) | ~150–280 € | 1499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.83 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 113 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 120 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 400 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.06 mm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | 115 mm |
| Rated power (W) | — | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 400 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 8 mm basswood, 6 mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 60 µm | 30 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | True |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The AtomStack Swift supports the most widely used laser control software, including LaserGRBL (free, Windows only) and LightBurn (paid, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux). It connects via USB or Wi-Fi, providing excellent flexibility for sending g-code files directly to the machine. | 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
- Price: Swift Laser Engraver 215 € vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 1499 € — Swift Laser Engraver wins (+597%)
- Work area: Swift Laser Engraver 300×300 mm vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 115×115 mm — Swift Laser Engraver wins (+581%)
Which one to choose
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