AtomStack Atelier vs xTool F2
Verdict
On our scores the xTool F2 comes out ahead, 74 to 71. The AtomStack Atelier is a 12 W galvo diode laser with a 120 × 120 mm work area; the xTool F2 is a 15 W dual laser with 115 × 115 mm. The AtomStack Atelier costs about $700 less at list price.
The AtomStack Atelier is best for
Crafters, schools and market sellers who personalize small items in batches and need a Class 1 machine they can carry and run in a shared space.The xTool F2 is best for
Market sellers and small personalization businesses who engrave metal and wooden items in small batches, at home or on site.Specs and scores side by side
| AtomStack Atelier | xTool F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo diode laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 12 W | 15 W |
| Work area | 120 × 120 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Max speed | 4,000 mm/s galvo engraving, 15,000 mm/s preview (maker claims) | 6,000 mm/s (galvo, maker claim) |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Safety | Class 1 (IEC 60825-1) enclosure with a door interlock, 15 degree tilt stop, USB safety key and emergency stop/power button; no flame detection listed. AtomStack's manual says removing the baseplate or covers takes it out of Class 1 | Orange protective enclosure you lower over the work, emergency stop and access key; xTool rates it Class 4 because it can run with the enclosure open, and goggles for 445 nm and 1064 nm are not included |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Price | $599 | $1,299 |
| Overall score | 71 | 74 |
| Power score | 48 | 58 |
| Speed score | 88 | 90 |
| Ease score | 86 | 84 |
| Safety score | 86 | 58 |
| Value score | 72 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the AtomStack Atelier or the xTool F2?
On our scores the xTool F2 comes out ahead, 74 to 71. The AtomStack Atelier is a 12 W galvo diode laser with a 120 × 120 mm work area; the xTool F2 is a 15 W dual laser with 115 × 115 mm. The AtomStack Atelier costs about $700 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the AtomStack Atelier or the xTool F2?
At list price the AtomStack Atelier ($599) costs less than the xTool F2 ($1,299).
How we rank: by our own scores for power, speed, ease of use, safety and value, from the maker's published specs and independent tests where they exist. Some links earn us a commission (for example TwoTrees, SainSmart, Gweike and Amazon). That never changes a score or the order of a list (disclosure).