Sculpfun C1 Mini vs xTool F1 Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
C1 Mini and F1 Portable Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: very different prices (~8.9×). C1 Mini costs less (~€169) 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 |
C1 Mini
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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F1 Portable Laser Engraver
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 169 € | 1499 € |
| 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 |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 113 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 120 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 130 mm | 115 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 3 W | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (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) | 40 µm | 30 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | True |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Natively supports LightBurn and LaserGRBL via direct connection, ensuring full compatibility with major laser control operating environments. | 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: C1 Mini 169 € vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 1499 € — C1 Mini wins (+787%)
- Work area: C1 Mini 150×130 mm vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 115×115 mm — C1 Mini wins (+47%)
Which one to choose
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