LaserPecker LP4 vs xTool F2
Verdict
On our scores the xTool F2 comes out ahead, 74 to 66. The LaserPecker LP4 is a 10 W dual laser with a 160 × 120 mm work area; the xTool F2 is a 15 W dual laser with 115 × 115 mm. The LaserPecker LP4 costs about $100 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 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
| LaserPecker LP4 | xTool F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Dual laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Portable | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 10 W | 15 W |
| Work area | 160 × 120 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Max speed | 4,000 mm/s (galvo, maker claim) | 6,000 mm/s (galvo, maker claim) |
| 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 | 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 | 4.23 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Price | $1,199 | $1,299 |
| Overall score | 66 | 74 |
| Power score | 48 | 58 |
| Speed score | 90 | 90 |
| Ease score | 76 | 84 |
| Safety score | 45 | 58 |
| Value score | 62 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the LaserPecker LP4 or the xTool F2?
On our scores the xTool F2 comes out ahead, 74 to 66. The LaserPecker LP4 is a 10 W dual laser with a 160 × 120 mm work area; the xTool F2 is a 15 W dual laser with 115 × 115 mm. The LaserPecker LP4 costs about $100 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the LaserPecker LP4 or the xTool F2?
At list price the LaserPecker LP4 ($1,199) costs less than the xTool F2 ($1,299).
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).