R2 10W vs F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
R2 10W leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while F1 shows no advantage of its own. Choose R2 10W, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
R2 10W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 47 × 40 × 21.4 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 10.5 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 210 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Power (W) | 144 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 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) | 210 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 | — | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | — |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus | False | — |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | — |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other | Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | It can be controlled via the proprietary Inspiraesth app for simplified operations, and natively supports standard software like LightBurn and LaserGRBL. | 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: R2 10W 300×210 mm vs F1 115×115 mm — R2 10W wins (+376%)
- Price: R2 10W 499 € vs F1 600 € — R2 10W wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose F1 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over R2 10W on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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