Aufero AL3 20W vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Aufero AL3 20W and xTool F1 are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Aufero AL3 20W if work area matters more; choose xTool F1 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Aufero AL3 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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xTool F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~600–750 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 400 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 20 W | 10.0 W |
| Laser source technology | diode | diode |
| Maximum travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | — |
| Maximum working speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Cut depth per material | — | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Laser wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | — |
| Minimum achievable resolution (µm) | 10 µm | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus system module | False | — |
| Rotary module included | False | False |
| Passthrough structural slot | False | — |
| Control software interface | lightburn, other, proprietary | proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Wi-Fi connection. It also supports the proprietary Inspiraesth app for direct control from mobile devices. | 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
- Work area: Aufero AL3 20W 400×400 mm vs xTool F1 115×115 mm — Aufero AL3 20W wins (+1110%)
- Price: Aufero AL3 20W 675 € vs xTool F1 600 € — xTool F1 wins (+12%)
Which one to choose
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