Gweike G2 20W vs xTool F2
Verdict
On our scores the xTool F2 comes out ahead, 74 to 70. The Gweike G2 20W is a 20 W galvo 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 $50 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 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
| Gweike G2 20W | xTool F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo fiber laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 20 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 | 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 | 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 | 6.5 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Price | $1,349 | $1,299 |
| Overall score | 70 | 74 |
| Power score | 70 | 58 |
| Speed score | 95 | 90 |
| Ease score | 70 | 84 |
| Safety score | 35 | 58 |
| Value score | 74 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Gweike G2 20W or the xTool F2?
On our scores the xTool F2 comes out ahead, 74 to 70. The Gweike G2 20W is a 20 W galvo 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 $50 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Gweike G2 20W or the xTool F2?
At list price the xTool F2 ($1,299) costs less than the Gweike G2 20W ($1,349).
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).