xTool F1 Ultra vs xTool F2
Technical comparison · Fiber laser (1064 nm)
F2 is the cheapest in its class. F2 leads on the available specs (starting with price); F1 Ultra makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
F1 Ultra
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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F2
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~3000–3600 € | ~1500–2000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | — |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/s | 6000 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Rated power (W) | 20.0 W | 15.0 W |
| Source technology | Fiber | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 6000.0 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 10000.0 mm/s | 6000.0 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 0.4mm brass, 0.3mm stainless steel, 0.2mm aluminum, 15mm wood, 12mm acrylic | — |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | — |
| Autofocus | — | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Supported software | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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. | The F2 is only compatible with xTool Creative Space (a proprietary protocol); LightBurn is not officially supported. The integrated camera positioning feature is only available within xTool Creative Space. The simplified interface reduces setup time in on-site scenarios, but precludes integration into existing LightBurn-based workflows and limits access to advanced job queuing and exportable custom material libraries. For a user with multiple machines already running LightBurn, the closed protocol represents a material operational discontinuity. |
The differences that matter
- Price: F1 Ultra 3300 € vs F2 1750 € — F2 wins (+89%)
Which one to choose
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