Ortur R2 vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
R2 leads on the available specs (starting with work area); F1 makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
R2
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 (€) | ~480–600 € | ~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) | — | 84 W |
| Voltage (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) | 10.0 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) | 10.0 µm | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus | False | — |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Supported software | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The Ortur R2 operates exclusively with Ortur's proprietary mobile and desktop app, offering template-based design, sketch-to-engrave, and material-aware presets. No support for LightBurn, LaserGRBL, or any G-code sender; the control board uses a closed protocol. The built-in color touchscreen allows uploading files via USB for offline, PC-free repetition of the last 8 jobs. This simplifies use but prevents custom power/speed curves or integration with external camera systems. | 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 300×210 mm vs F1 115×115 mm — R2 wins (+376%)
- Price: R2 540 € vs F1 600 € — R2 wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
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