iCube Ultra vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
iCube Ultra and xTool F1 are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose iCube Ultra if work area matters more; choose xTool F1 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
iCube Ultra
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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xTool F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 33 × 36 × 29 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 150 × 150 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 80 mm | — |
| Power (W) | — | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 150 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 12 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 (legno di paulonia) | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Laser wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | — |
| Minimum achievable resolution (µm) | 100 µm | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus system module | True | — |
| Rotary module included | False | False |
| Control software interface | proprietary, lightburn, other | proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine is compatible with major third-party software like LightBurn and can also be controlled via the proprietary Sculpfun app from mobile devices or PCs. | 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
- Work area: iCube Ultra 150×150 mm vs xTool F1 115×115 mm — iCube Ultra wins (+70%)
- Price: iCube Ultra 599 € vs xTool F1 600 € — iCube Ultra wins (+0%)
Which one to choose
Choose xTool F1 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over iCube Ultra on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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