Gweike G2 20W vs xTool F1 Ultra
Verdict
On our scores the xTool F1 Ultra comes out ahead, 76 to 70. The Gweike G2 20W is a 20 W galvo fiber laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the xTool F1 Ultra is a 20 W dual laser with 220 × 220 mm. The Gweike G2 20W costs about $1,650 less at list price.
The Gweike G2 20W is best for
Hobbyists and small sellers who mainly mark metal: tags, tools, knives and, with the optional rotary, tumblers.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
| Gweike G2 20W | xTool F1 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo fiber laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 150 × 150 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 head with a clip-on tinted safety shield around the beam; no enclosure or interlock, so 1064 nm laser safety glasses are required | 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 | 6.5 kg | 14.7 kg |
| Price | $1,349 | $2,999 |
| Overall score | 70 | 76 |
| Power score | 70 | 70 |
| Speed score | 95 | 95 |
| Ease score | 70 | 86 |
| Safety score | 35 | 82 |
| Value score | 74 | 72 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Gweike G2 20W or the xTool F1 Ultra?
On our scores the xTool F1 Ultra comes out ahead, 76 to 70. The Gweike G2 20W is a 20 W galvo fiber laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the xTool F1 Ultra is a 20 W dual laser with 220 × 220 mm. The Gweike G2 20W costs about $1,650 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Gweike G2 20W or the xTool F1 Ultra?
At list price the Gweike G2 20W ($1,349) 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).