Ortur H20 20W vs xTool F1 Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
H20 20W leads on the available specs (starting with work area); F1 Portable Laser Engraver makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
H20 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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F1 Portable Laser Engraver
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1200–1600 € | 1499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 63.5 × 38.1 × 25.4 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.82 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 300 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 98 mm | 113 mm |
| Power (W) | 144 W | 120 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 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 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20 W | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 10mm (legno morbido) | 8 mm basswood, 6 mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 445 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 10 µm | 30 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | True |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL, and Ortur's proprietary app. Supports connectivity via WiFi, USB, and TF card. | 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
- Work area: H20 20W 420×300 mm vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 115×115 mm — H20 20W wins (+853%)
- Price: H20 20W 1400 € vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 1499 € — H20 20W wins (+7%)
Which one to choose
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