Ortur R1 5W vs xTool F1 Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
R1 5W and F1 Portable Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.2×). R1 5W costs less (~€240) 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 |
R1 5W
Ortur
F1 · Entry
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F1 Portable Laser Engraver
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~200–280 € | 1499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27.2 × 25 × 21.8 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.4 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 100 × 100 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 113 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 120 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 5000 mm/min | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 100 mm | 115 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 83.33 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 83.33 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 8 mm basswood, 6 mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 30 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | True |
| Supported software | Proprietary | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine can be controlled via the proprietary Ortur app, available for mobile and desktop devices, which simplifies the engraving process with pre-configured settings for various materials. | 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: R1 5W 240 € vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 1499 € — R1 5W wins (+525%)
- Work area: R1 5W 100×100 mm vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 115×115 mm — F1 Portable Laser Engraver wins (+32%)
Which one to choose
Choose F1 Portable Laser Engraver if…
you value work area.
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