Verdict
Buy the F2 Ultra if metal is your main business: 60 W MOPA versus 20 W fiber means deeper engraving, color on stainless and 2 mm metal cuts. The F1 Ultra does the same jobs more slowly and costs roughly $1,300 less.
Specs side by side
| xTool F2 Ultra | xTool F1 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Lasers | 60 W MOPA fiber + 40 W blue diode | 20 W fiber + 20 W blue diode |
| Working area | 220 x 220 mm | 220 x 220 mm |
| Max speed | 15,000 mm/s | 10,000 mm/s |
| Wood cut | 23 mm | 15 mm |
| Acrylic cut | 20 mm | 12 mm |
| Enclosure | Fully enclosed | Light-blocking cover |
| Laser class | Class 4 | Not stated |
| Weight | 21.6 kg | — |
| Price | $4,299 | $2,999 |
Which one for your work
Engraving names on tumblers and tags: xTool F1 Ultra. 20 W fiber is plenty for surface marks.
Color marking on stainless: xTool F2 Ultra. Needs MOPA; the F1 Ultra can't do it reliably.
Cutting thin brass jewelry: xTool F2 Ultra. 2 mm brass versus 0.4 mm.
Wood and leather alongside metal: xTool F2 Ultra. 40 W diode cuts much thicker than 20 W.
Materials
xTool F2 Ultra
Wood & plywoodCuts
Clear acrylicNo
Dark acrylicCuts
LeatherCuts
Paper & cardCuts
GlassWith coating
Slate & stoneEngraves
Anodized aluminumEngraves
Stainless steelCuts
Brass, copper, raw aluminumCuts
ABS & colored plasticsEngraves
xTool F1 Ultra
Wood & plywoodCuts
Clear acrylicNo
Dark acrylicCuts
LeatherCuts
Paper & cardCuts
GlassWith coating
Slate & stoneEngraves
Anodized aluminumEngraves
Stainless steelCuts
Brass, copper, raw aluminumCuts
ABS & colored plasticsEngraves
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FAQ
Is the F2 Ultra worth the extra money?
Only if you engrave metal often or need MOPA color. For mixed hobby work, the F1 Ultra covers most of it.
Sources
Specs and prices checked November 4, 2026. Prices change often; confirm before you buy.