xTool F1 Ultra vs xTool F2
Verdict
On our scores the xTool F1 Ultra comes out ahead, 76 to 74. The xTool F1 Ultra is a 20 W dual laser with a 220 × 220 mm work area; the xTool F2 is a 15 W dual laser with 115 × 115 mm. The xTool F2 costs about $1,700 less at list price.
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.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
| xTool F1 Ultra | xTool F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Dual laser | Dual laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Desktop galvo |
| Optical power | 20 W | 15 W |
| Work area | 220 × 220 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Max speed | 10,000 mm/s | 6,000 mm/s (galvo, maker claim) |
| Air assist | None | None |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | 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 | 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 | 14.7 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Price | $2,999 | $1,299 |
| Overall score | 76 | 74 |
| Power score | 70 | 58 |
| Speed score | 95 | 90 |
| Ease score | 86 | 84 |
| Safety score | 82 | 58 |
| Value score | 72 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the xTool F1 Ultra or the xTool F2?
On our scores the xTool F1 Ultra comes out ahead, 76 to 74. The xTool F1 Ultra is a 20 W dual laser with a 220 × 220 mm work area; the xTool F2 is a 15 W dual laser with 115 × 115 mm. The xTool F2 costs about $1,700 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the xTool F1 Ultra or the xTool F2?
At list price the xTool F2 ($1,299) 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).