Aufero Laser 2 vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Aufero Laser 2 and F1 Portable Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.5×). Aufero Laser 2 costs less (~€230) 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 |
Aufero Laser 2
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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F1 Portable Laser Engraver
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–280 € | 1499 € |
| 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 |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 113 mm |
| Power (W) | 48 W | 120 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 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 12 mm (wood), 10 mm (acrylic) | 8 mm basswood, 6 mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 445 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 12.5 µm | 30 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | True |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| 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. | 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: Aufero Laser 2 230 € vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 1499 € — Aufero Laser 2 wins (+552%)
- Work area: Aufero Laser 2 390×390 mm vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 115×115 mm — Aufero Laser 2 wins (+1050%)
Which one to choose
Choose F1 Portable Laser Engraver if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Aufero Laser 2 on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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