LaserPecker LP5 vs xTool F1 Ultra
Verdict
On our scores the xTool F1 Ultra comes out ahead, 76 to 72. The LaserPecker LP5 is a 20 W dual laser with a 100 × 100 mm work area; the xTool F1 Ultra is a 20 W dual laser with 220 × 220 mm. The LaserPecker LP5 costs about $300 less at list price.
The LaserPecker LP5 is best for
Small businesses and market sellers who personalise metal and wooden items in small batches and want one compact machine for both.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 LP5 | xTool F1 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Dual laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 100 × 100 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Max speed | 10,000 mm/s (galvo, line engraving) | 10,000 mm/s |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Safety | Standard Bundle is an open Class 4 device shielded by a magnetic light-filtering cone, with an emergency stop button on the unit; Class 1 with door sensors only with the optional Safety 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 | 6.02 kg | 14.7 kg |
| Price | $2,699 | $2,999 |
| Overall score | 72 | 76 |
| Power score | 74 | 70 |
| Speed score | 95 | 95 |
| Ease score | 82 | 86 |
| Safety score | 50 | 82 |
| Value score | 58 | 72 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the LaserPecker LP5 or the xTool F1 Ultra?
On our scores the xTool F1 Ultra comes out ahead, 76 to 72. The LaserPecker LP5 is a 20 W dual laser with a 100 × 100 mm work area; the xTool F1 Ultra is a 20 W dual laser with 220 × 220 mm. The LaserPecker LP5 costs about $300 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the LaserPecker LP5 or the xTool F1 Ultra?
At list price the LaserPecker LP5 ($2,699) 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).