Ortur R2 vs xTool F1 Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
R2 leads on the available specs (starting with price); F1 Portable Laser Engraver 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 Portable Laser Engraver
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~480–600 € | 1499 € |
| 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 |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 113 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 120 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 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 10.0 W | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 333.33 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) | 10.0 µm | 30 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | True |
| Supported software | Proprietary | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| 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. | 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: R2 540 € vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 1499 € — R2 wins (+178%)
- Work area: R2 300×210 mm vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 115×115 mm — R2 wins (+376%)
Which one to choose
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