OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber vs xTool F2
OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber
Score 74/100 · from $2,600 at OMTech, checked Oct 22
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Verdict
On our scores these two are tied at 74/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber is a 50 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 $1,301 less at list price.
The OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber is best for
Small shops that want a fast 50W metal marker with autofocus and LightBurn out of the box for tags, tools, tumblers and serial numbers.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
| OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber | xTool F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Galvo fiber laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 50 W | 15 W |
| Work area | 150 × 150 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Max speed | 10000 mm/s (maker claim) | 6,000 mm/s (galvo, maker claim) |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | Open galvo marker, Class 4, with no enclosure or interlock. Laser key switch and emergency stop on the base, and one pair of safety goggles is in the box | 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 | 27 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Price | $2,600 | $1,299 |
| Overall score | 74 | 74 |
| Power score | 82 | 58 |
| Speed score | 93 | 90 |
| Ease score | 74 | 84 |
| Safety score | 35 | 58 |
| Value score | 80 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber or the xTool F2?
On our scores these two are tied at 74/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber is a 50 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 $1,301 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber or the xTool F2?
At list price the xTool F2 ($1,299) costs less than the OMTech Galvo 50W Autofocus Fiber ($2,600).
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