Laser Master 2 S2 10W vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Laser Master 2 S2 10W and F1 Portable Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). Laser Master 2 S2 10W costs less (~€499) 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
Identity
Launch year 2021 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 499 € 1499 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 55 × 58 × 15 cm 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm
Weight (kg) 2.4 kg 4.6 kg
Work area (mm) 390 × 410 mm 115 × 115 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 113 mm
Power (W) 48 W 120 W
Voltage (V) 220 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) 390 mm 115 mm
Rated power (W) 10 W 10 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 83.3 mm/s 4000 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 83.3 mm/s 4000 mm/s
Max cut depth per material Pine: 20 mm, Acrylic: 30 mm 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 True True
Supported software LightBurn, Other Proprietary, LightBurn
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The system is fully compatible with major industry software packages, offering users maximum operational flexibility without relying on internet connections or cloud platforms. It natively supports LightBurn, the industry-standard premium software for those needing advanced design tools and optimized laser parameter control. For users seeking a free solution, the machine integrates seamlessly with LaserGRBL, still ensuring excellent results for standard engraving and cutting operations. The file format handling is highly versatile, encompassing vectors and raster images such as SVG, DXF, JPG, and PNG, thereby allowing operators to easily import design projects from virtually any CAD modeling or two-dimensional graphics environment. 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: Laser Master 2 S2 10W 499 € vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 1499 € — Laser Master 2 S2 10W wins (+200%)
  • Work area: Laser Master 2 S2 10W 390×410 mm vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 115×115 mm — Laser Master 2 S2 10W wins (+1109%)

Which one to choose

Choose Laser Master 2 S2 10W if…

you value price and work area.

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Choose F1 Portable Laser Engraver if…

it shows no measurable advantage over Laser Master 2 S2 10W on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.

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