LaserPecker LP4 vs xTool F1 Ultra
Verdict
On our scores the xTool F1 Ultra comes out ahead, 76 to 66. The LaserPecker LP4 is a 10 W dual laser with a 160 × 120 mm work area; the xTool F1 Ultra is a 20 W dual laser with 220 × 220 mm. The LaserPecker LP4 costs about $1,800 less at list price.
The LaserPecker LP4 is best for
Market sellers and small personalization businesses who engrave small wood, leather and metal items on site and want a laser they can carry.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
| LaserPecker LP4 | xTool F1 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Dual laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Portable | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 10 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 160 × 120 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Max speed | 4,000 mm/s (galvo, maker claim) | 10,000 mm/s |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Safety | Open Class 4 device: an orange magnetic cone with an exhaust fan and the included goggles are the eye protection, with a quick stop button, tilt and overheat protection and an optional stop when the cover is removed; Tom's Hardware found a gap under the cone, so goggles stay on. Class 1 only inside the optional Standard Enclosure | 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 | 4.23 kg | 14.7 kg |
| Price | $1,199 | $2,999 |
| Overall score | 66 | 76 |
| Power score | 48 | 70 |
| Speed score | 90 | 95 |
| Ease score | 76 | 86 |
| Safety score | 45 | 82 |
| Value score | 62 | 72 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the LaserPecker LP4 or the xTool F1 Ultra?
On our scores the xTool F1 Ultra comes out ahead, 76 to 66. The LaserPecker LP4 is a 10 W dual laser with a 160 × 120 mm work area; the xTool F1 Ultra is a 20 W dual laser with 220 × 220 mm. The LaserPecker LP4 costs about $1,800 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the LaserPecker LP4 or the xTool F1 Ultra?
At list price the LaserPecker LP4 ($1,199) 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).