F1 Portable Laser Engraver vs F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
F1 leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while F1 Portable Laser Engraver shows no advantage of its own. Choose F1, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
F1 Portable Laser Engraver
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1499 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 4.6 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 115 × 115 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 113 mm | — |
| Power (W) | 120 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 4000 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.00199 mm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 115 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 10 W | 10.0 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 4000 mm/s | — |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 4000 mm/s | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 8 mm basswood, 6 mm acrylic | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | — |
| Min resolution (µm) | 30 µm | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus | True | — |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | True | — |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn | Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Machine control is primarily handled by the proprietary xTool Creative Space ecosystem, an intuitive application that enables native management of both laser sources and supports autofocus and camera-assisted positioning functions. For advanced users requiring more granular control over processing parameters and complex workflows, the unit offers compatibility with LightBurn. Integration with the latter requires a specific initial configuration for galvanometer systems, but it unlocks professional vector programming features, optimizing execution times across both Windows and macOS 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: F1 Portable Laser Engraver 1499 € vs F1 600 € — F1 wins (+150%)
Which one to choose
Choose F1 Portable Laser Engraver if…
it shows no measurable advantage over F1 on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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