ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W vs xTool F2 Ultra
Verdict
On our scores the xTool F2 Ultra comes out ahead, 80 to 74. The ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W is a 60 W galvo mopa fiber laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the xTool F2 Ultra is a 60 W dual laser with 220 × 220 mm. The ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W costs about $1,300 less at list price.
The ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W is best for
Small businesses and serious hobbyists who want MOPA color marking, deep engraving and thin metal cutting for less than enclosed MOPA machines cost.The xTool F2 Ultra is best for
Small businesses doing paid metal personalization, such as jewelry, tumblers, tools and nameplates, at volume.Specs and scores side by side
| ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W | xTool F2 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo MOPA fiber laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 60 W | 60 W |
| Work area | 150 × 150 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Max speed | 15000 mm/s (maker claim) | 15,000 mm/s |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | Open galvo machine, Class 4 on its own; ComMarker rates it Class 1 only inside its optional Safety Enclosure Pro, which adds a door sensor. Temperature detection and an emergency button are built in, and one pair of safety goggles is included | Enclosed cover with eye-protection window, stop-when-opened interlock, fire safety stop and emergency stop; not a Class 1 product (Class 4 working lasers, Class 3R pointer) |
| Weight | 13.5 kg | 21.6 kg |
| Price | $3,999 | $5,299 |
| Overall score | 74 | 80 |
| Power score | 85 | 85 |
| Speed score | 95 | 95 |
| Ease score | 72 | 88 |
| Safety score | 36 | 78 |
| Value score | 74 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W or the xTool F2 Ultra?
On our scores the xTool F2 Ultra comes out ahead, 80 to 74. The ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W is a 60 W galvo mopa fiber laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the xTool F2 Ultra is a 60 W dual laser with 220 × 220 mm. The ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W costs about $1,300 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W or the xTool F2 Ultra?
At list price the ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W ($3,999) costs less than the xTool F2 Ultra ($5,299).
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).