ComMarker B4 30W vs xTool F1 Ultra
Verdict
On our scores the xTool F1 Ultra comes out ahead, 76 to 71. The ComMarker B4 30W is a 30 W galvo fiber laser with a 200 × 200 mm work area; the xTool F1 Ultra is a 20 W dual laser with 220 × 220 mm. The ComMarker B4 30W costs about $1,400 less at list price.
The ComMarker B4 30W is best for
Hobbyists and small sellers who want more depth than a 20W for metal engraving at a modest price and are happy to set focus by hand.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
| ComMarker B4 30W | xTool F1 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo fiber laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 30 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 200 × 200 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Max speed | 15000 mm/s (maker claim) | 10,000 mm/s |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Safety | Open galvo marker, Class 4 per the manual, with an emergency stop button but no enclosure or interlock. One pair of safety goggles is in the box; ComMarker sells a shield ($89) and the Safety Enclosure Pro ($458 to $567) separately | 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 | 19.5 kg | 14.7 kg |
| Price | $1,599 | $2,999 |
| Overall score | 71 | 76 |
| Power score | 76 | 70 |
| Speed score | 95 | 95 |
| Ease score | 66 | 86 |
| Safety score | 35 | 82 |
| Value score | 78 | 72 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the ComMarker B4 30W or the xTool F1 Ultra?
On our scores the xTool F1 Ultra comes out ahead, 76 to 71. The ComMarker B4 30W is a 30 W galvo fiber laser with a 200 × 200 mm work area; the xTool F1 Ultra is a 20 W dual laser with 220 × 220 mm. The ComMarker B4 30W costs about $1,400 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the ComMarker B4 30W or the xTool F1 Ultra?
At list price the ComMarker B4 30W ($1,599) 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).