Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W vs F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while F1 shows no advantage of its own. Choose Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W
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 (€) | 329 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 60 × 57 × 13 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.5 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Power (W) | 48 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5.5 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 | Wood: 12 mm, Acrylic: 5 mm | 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 | True | — |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The operational management of the engraver is guaranteed by full compatibility with the most popular software in the industry, making workflow integration highly flexible. Users can utilize LightBurn, an advanced commercial program that has become the gold standard for those requiring complex editing tools and granular control over cutting parameters. Alternatively, the motherboard natively supports LaserGRBL, a free and open-source software solution, particularly suitable for beginners due to its intuitive interface. The connection between the computer and the machine occurs physically via a standard USB cable, ensuring stable and low-latency data transfer, without any need for an internet connection or reliance on cloud-based platforms. | 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: Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W 400×400 mm vs F1 115×115 mm — Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W wins (+1110%)
- Price: Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W 329 € vs F1 600 € — Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W wins (+82%)
Which one to choose
Choose Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W if…
you value work area and price.
Choose F1 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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