Sculpfun C1 Mini vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Sculpfun C1 Mini and xTool F1 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.6×). Sculpfun C1 Mini costs less (~€169) and is the entry-level choice; xTool F1 offers more capability at a higher price (~€600). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sculpfun C1 Mini
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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xTool F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 169 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 29 × 25 × 14 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 1.05 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 150 × 130 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 130 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 3 W | 10.0 W |
| Laser source technology | diode | diode |
| Maximum travel speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | — |
| Maximum working speed (mm/s) | — | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Cut depth per material | — | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Laser wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | — |
| Minimum achievable resolution (µm) | 40 µm | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus system module | False | — |
| Rotary module included | False | False |
| Passthrough structural slot | False | — |
| Control software interface | lightburn, other | proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Natively supports LightBurn and LaserGRBL via direct connection, ensuring full compatibility with major laser control operating environments. | 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Entry
The lowest list price among entry-level Diode laser (405–460 nm) machines: €169. The second cheapest starts at €299. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →Nessun riconoscimento in questa fascia.
The differences that matter
- Price: Sculpfun C1 Mini 169 € vs xTool F1 600 € — Sculpfun C1 Mini wins (+255%)
- Work area: Sculpfun C1 Mini 150×130 mm vs xTool F1 115×115 mm — Sculpfun C1 Mini wins (+47%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sculpfun C1 Mini if…
you value price and work area. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose xTool F1 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Sculpfun C1 Mini on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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