AtomStack M4 Pro vs xTool F1 Ultra
Verdict
On our scores the xTool F1 Ultra comes out ahead, 76 to 64. The AtomStack M4 Pro is a 10 W dual laser with a 100 × 100 mm work area; the xTool F1 Ultra is a 20 W dual laser with 220 × 220 mm. The AtomStack M4 Pro costs about $1,850 less at list price.
The AtomStack M4 Pro is best for
Market sellers and small shops who personalize small metal and wooden items and want one portable machine that does both.The xTool F1 Ultra is best for
Small businesses and serious hobbyists personalizing metal and wood items in batches, such as tags, jewelry, tumblers and coins.Specs and scores side by side
| AtomStack M4 Pro | xTool F1 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Dual laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Portable | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 10 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 100 × 100 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Max speed | 4,000 mm/s (diode) and 5,000 mm/s (infrared), galvo (maker claims) | 10,000 mm/s |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Safety | Open Class 4 galvo device per the manual; front and rear light-filtering shields and goggles are included, with no door interlock, flame or tilt detection documented | Enclosed sliding cover with eye-protection window, stop-when-opened interlock, flame detection and emergency stop; xTool documents both Class 1 and Class 4 versions |
| Weight | 4.8 kg | 14.7 kg |
| Price | $1,149 | $2,999 |
| Overall score | 64 | 76 |
| Power score | 52 | 70 |
| Speed score | 90 | 95 |
| Ease score | 76 | 86 |
| Safety score | 42 | 82 |
| Value score | 60 | 72 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the AtomStack M4 Pro or the xTool F1 Ultra?
On our scores the xTool F1 Ultra comes out ahead, 76 to 64. The AtomStack M4 Pro is a 10 W dual laser with a 100 × 100 mm work area; the xTool F1 Ultra is a 20 W dual laser with 220 × 220 mm. The AtomStack M4 Pro costs about $1,850 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the AtomStack M4 Pro or the xTool F1 Ultra?
At list price the AtomStack M4 Pro ($1,149) costs less than the xTool F1 Ultra ($2,999).
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).