iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while xTool F1 shows no advantage of its own. Choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
xTool F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 359 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.2 × 30 × 22.6 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.2 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 125 × 125 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Power (W) | 60 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) | 125 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 5 W | 10.0 W |
| Laser source technology | diode | diode |
| Maximum travel speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | — |
| Maximum working speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Cut depth per material | 10mm soft board, 6mm acrylic | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Laser wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | — |
| Minimum achievable resolution (µm) | — | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus system module | False | — |
| Rotary module included | False | False |
| Control software interface | proprietary, lightburn, other | proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL (Windows), and the proprietary Sculpfun app via Bluetooth for direct mobile control. | 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
- Price: iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 359 € vs xTool F1 600 € — iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver wins (+67%)
- Work area: iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 125×125 mm vs xTool F1 115×115 mm — iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver wins (+18%)
Which one to choose
Choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if…
you value price and work area.
Choose xTool F1 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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