Monport GA 60W MOPA vs xTool F2 Ultra
Verdict
On our scores the xTool F2 Ultra comes out ahead, 80 to 72. The Monport GA 60W MOPA is a 60 W galvo mopa fiber laser with a 175 × 175 mm work area; the xTool F2 Ultra is a 60 W dual laser with 220 × 220 mm. The Monport GA 60W MOPA costs about $1,099 less at list price.
The Monport GA 60W MOPA is best for
Small engraving businesses that want a 60W MOPA with autofocus and a slightly larger field for color marking and deep metal engraving.The xTool F2 Ultra is best for
Small businesses doing paid metal personalization, such as jewelry, tumblers, tools and nameplates, at volume.Specs and scores side by side
| Monport GA 60W MOPA | xTool F2 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo MOPA fiber laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 60 W | 60 W |
| Work area | 175 × 175 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Max speed | 10000 mm/s (maker claim) | 15,000 mm/s |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | Open one-piece galvo machine with no enclosure or interlock, and safety glasses are not in the listed box contents. Monport sells an enclosure with a door protection switch ($539) and 1064 nm OD7 glasses ($45) separately | Enclosed cover with eye-protection window, stop-when-opened interlock, fire safety stop and emergency stop; not a Class 1 product (Class 4 working lasers, Class 3R pointer) |
| Weight | 32 kg | 21.6 kg |
| Price | $4,200 | $5,299 |
| Overall score | 72 | 80 |
| Power score | 85 | 85 |
| Speed score | 93 | 95 |
| Ease score | 74 | 88 |
| Safety score | 33 | 78 |
| Value score | 70 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Monport GA 60W MOPA or the xTool F2 Ultra?
On our scores the xTool F2 Ultra comes out ahead, 80 to 72. The Monport GA 60W MOPA is a 60 W galvo mopa fiber laser with a 175 × 175 mm work area; the xTool F2 Ultra is a 60 W dual laser with 220 × 220 mm. The Monport GA 60W MOPA costs about $1,099 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Monport GA 60W MOPA or the xTool F2 Ultra?
At list price the Monport GA 60W MOPA ($4,200) costs less than the xTool F2 Ultra ($5,299).
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).