ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W vs xTool F2
Verdict
On our scores these two are tied at 74/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W is a 60 W galvo mopa fiber laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the xTool F2 is a 15 W dual laser with 115 × 115 mm. The xTool F2 costs about $2,700 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 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
| ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W | xTool F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo MOPA fiber laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 60 W | 15 W |
| Work area | 150 × 150 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Max speed | 15000 mm/s (maker claim) | 6,000 mm/s (galvo, maker claim) |
| 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 | 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 | 13.5 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Price | $3,999 | $1,299 |
| Overall score | 74 | 74 |
| Power score | 85 | 58 |
| Speed score | 95 | 90 |
| Ease score | 72 | 84 |
| Safety score | 36 | 58 |
| Value score | 74 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W or the xTool F2?
On our scores these two are tied at 74/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W is a 60 W galvo mopa fiber laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the xTool F2 is a 15 W dual laser with 115 × 115 mm. The xTool F2 costs about $2,700 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W or the xTool F2?
At list price the xTool F2 ($1,299) costs less than the ComMarker B6 MOPA 60W ($3,999).
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).