WeCreat Lumos Flex vs xTool F1 Ultra

Technical comparison · Fiber laser (1064 nm)

In brief

Lumos Flex and F1 Ultra sit in the same category (fiber laser (1064 nm)). Lumos Flex is ahead on: price. F1 Ultra is ahead on: work area.

Parameter
WeCreat Lumos Flex Lumos Flex WeCreat F3 · Advanced
xTool F1 Ultra F1 Ultra xTool F2 · Intermediate
Awards —
Identity
Launch year — 2024
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~1000–2200 € ~3000–3600 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 24.2 × 26.8 × 35 cm —
Weight (kg) 7.5 kg —
Work area (mm) 116 × 116 mm 220 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 100 mm —
Power (W) 168 W —
Maximum speed 10000 mm/s 10000 mm/s
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 116×116 mm —
Rated power (W) 15 W 20.0 W
Source technology Fiber Fiber
Max processing speed (mm/s) — 10000.0 mm/s
Max cut depth per material — 0.4mm brass, 0.3mm stainless steel, 0.2mm aluminum, 15mm wood, 12mm acrylic
Wavelength (nm) 1064 nm 455 nm
Autofocus Yes —
Rotary included/compatible Yes No
Passthrough Yes —
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn Proprietary
Fume extraction Optional filter —
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Proprietary WeCreat software and declared LightBurn compatibility. The two official pages describe it differently, however — full on one, conditional on the other — so anyone already working in LightBurn should check which functions are covered before buying. The xTool F1 Ultra is compatible exclusively with xTool Studio (proprietary protocol); LightBurn does not support fiber source features on this machine. xTool Studio includes camera-assisted positioning and the 'Auto Streamline' feature for batch production. The closed ecosystem precludes integration with custom G-code workflows or third-party automation, a significant limitation for makers with advanced production pipelines that require direct control over the firmware.

MakerSpecs Awards

Lumos Flex

Best price Advanced

The lowest list price among advanced Fiber laser (1064 nm) machines: €1600. The second cheapest starts at €2150. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

How we assign awards →
F1 Ultra

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The differences that matter

  • Price: Lumos Flex 1600 € vs F1 Ultra 3300 €
  • Work area: Lumos Flex 116×116 mm vs F1 Ultra 220×220 mm

Which one to choose

Choose Lumos Flex if…

you value price.

See the Lumos Flex sheet →

Choose F1 Ultra if…

you value work area.

See the F1 Ultra sheet →

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