xTool F2 vs xTool M2
Verdict
On our scores these two are tied at 74/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The xTool F2 is a 15 W dual laser with a 115 × 115 mm work area; the xTool M2 is a 10 W diode laser with 426 × 320 mm. The xTool M2 costs about $800 less at list price.
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.The xTool M2 is best for
Crafters and families who want a safe, camera-guided enclosed laser for a shared room, and sticker or decal makers who will add the color printer.Specs and scores side by side
| xTool F2 | xTool M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Dual laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Desktop galvo | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 15 W | 10 W |
| Work area | 115 × 115 mm | 426 × 320 mm |
| Max speed | 6,000 mm/s (galvo, maker claim) | 600 mm/s |
| Air assist | None | Built in |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | 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 | Class 1 enclosure (TÜV SÜD certified) with interlocks on the lid and baseplate, camera flame detection and a built-in exhaust fan |
| Weight | 4.6 kg | 12.3 kg |
| Price | $1,299 | $499 |
| Overall score | 74 | 74 |
| Power score | 58 | 45 |
| Speed score | 90 | 70 |
| Ease score | 84 | 86 |
| Safety score | 58 | 90 |
| Value score | 80 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the xTool F2 or the xTool M2?
On our scores these two are tied at 74/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The xTool F2 is a 15 W dual laser with a 115 × 115 mm work area; the xTool M2 is a 10 W diode laser with 426 × 320 mm. The xTool M2 costs about $800 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the xTool F2 or the xTool M2?
At list price the xTool M2 ($499) 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).