iCube Pro 5W vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
iCube Pro 5W leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while xTool F1 shows no advantage of its own. Choose iCube Pro 5W, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
iCube Pro 5W
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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xTool F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 359.99 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 30 × 26.2 × 22.6 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 125 × 125 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 50 mm | — |
| Power (W) | 60 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 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 | 10 mm (soft board/cardboard), 6 mm (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 |
| Passthrough structural slot | False | — |
| Control software interface | lightburn, proprietary, other | proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | It supports mobile connection via the proprietary Sculpfun app and wired connection to a PC for use with LightBurn and LaserGRBL. Compatible with major desktop and mobile operating 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
- Price: iCube Pro 5W 359.99 € vs xTool F1 600 € — iCube Pro 5W wins (+67%)
- Work area: iCube Pro 5W 125×125 mm vs xTool F1 115×115 mm — iCube Pro 5W wins (+18%)
Which one to choose
Choose xTool F1 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over iCube Pro 5W on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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