Aufero Laser 2 vs F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Aufero Laser 2 leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while F1 shows no advantage of its own. Choose Aufero Laser 2, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
Aufero Laser 2
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–280 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58.2 × 58 × 14 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 390 × 390 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Power (W) | 48 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 15000 mm/min | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 12.5 µm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 390 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 10.0 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | — |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 12 mm (wood), 10 mm (acrylic) | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 445 nm | — |
| Min resolution (µm) | 12.5 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 machine is fully compatible with the main control software on the market, including LightBurn (paid, for advanced users) and LaserGRBL (free, available only for Windows). Connection to the computer is traditionally established via a USB cable, ensuring stability during operations. No internet connection or cloud platform is required to operate the machine, ensuring total control over your files and privacy during use. | 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: Aufero Laser 2 230 € vs F1 600 € — Aufero Laser 2 wins (+161%)
- Work area: Aufero Laser 2 390×390 mm vs F1 115×115 mm — Aufero Laser 2 wins (+1050%)
Which one to choose
Choose F1 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Aufero Laser 2 on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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