Ortur H20 10W vs xTool F1

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

H20 10W and F1 are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose H20 10W if work area matters more; choose F1 if price matters more.

Parameter
Ortur H20 10W H20 10W Ortur F2 · Intermediate
xTool F1 F1 xTool F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 1499 € ~550–650 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 62.5 × 42.6 × 27.1 cm 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm
Weight (kg) 22.7 kg 4.6 kg
Work area (mm) 420 × 300 mm 115 × 115 mm
Power (W) 84 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 20000 mm/min 4000 mm/s
Declared precision 0.01 mm 0.00199 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 300 mm 115.0 mm
Rated power (W) 10 W 10.0 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s 4000.0 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 10-12 mm wood/acrylic 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic
Wavelength (nm) 450 nm
Min resolution (µm) 10 µm 1.99 µm
Autofocus False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Supported software LightBurn, Proprietary, Other Proprietary
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The operational control of the device interfaces natively with the industry's leading third-party software, ensuring broad configuration flexibility. Compatibility with professional programs like LightBurn allows advanced users to manage complex vector workflows and detailed engraving parameters, while support for LaserGRBL offers a functional alternative for quicker operations. Additionally, the integrated wireless connectivity permits a direct connection via the proprietary Inspiraesth application, facilitating project transmission and basic settings management from mobile devices. The system does not impose cloud-dependent workflows, maintaining complete local operability to protect project confidentiality. 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: H20 10W 1499 € vs F1 600 € — F1 wins (+150%)
  • Work area: H20 10W 420×300 mm vs F1 115×115 mm — H20 10W wins (+853%)

Which one to choose

Choose H20 10W if…

you value work area.

See the H20 10W sheet →

Choose F1 if…

you value price.

See the F1 sheet →

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