Portable engravers use galvo mirrors instead of a moving gantry. They're small and very fast, but the engraving field is small too. They suit on-the-spot personalization of finished items: tumblers, wallets, phone cases and jewelry.
Side by side
| Model | Lasers | Bed | Max speed | Wood cut | Safety | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xTool F2 | 15 W Blue diode5 W Infrared | 115 x 115 mm | 6000 mm/s | — | Enclosed cover | $1,499 |
| xTool F1 | 10 W Blue diode2 W Infrared | 115 x 115 mm | 4000 mm/s | 8 mm | Enclosed cover | $1,499 |
| xTool F1 Ultra | 20 W Fiber20 W Blue diode | 220 x 220 mm | 10000 mm/s | 15 mm | Enclosed cover | $2,999 |
Why these picks
Best portable overall: xTool F2
15 W diode plus 5 W infrared, 6,000 mm/s. Same compact idea as the F1 with more power on both lasers: 15 W blue instead of 10 W, and 5 W infrared instead of 2 W. The bigger infrared is the reason to pick it, because it marks metal and plastics faster and can do some color marking. xTool gives no maximum cutting thickness, so treat it as an engraver.
15 W Blue diode5 W Infrared 115 x 115 mm · $1,499
Lightest and cheapest: xTool F1
4.6 kg, from $449 as diode-only F1 Lite. The F1 is the small, fast option for personalizing finished objects: names on tumblers, logos on keychains, photos on leather patches. The 115 mm square galvo field is the limit. It is not a sheet cutter.
10 W Blue diode2 W Infrared 115 x 115 mm · $1,499
Portable-ish fiber: xTool F1 Ultra
Fiber plus diode with a 220 mm field; heavier but still a tabletop unit. The cheapest way into a real fiber laser from xTool, with a diode in the same box for wood and leather. The fiber marks and engraves metal properly and cuts very thin sheet. If metal is most of your work, the F2 Ultra's 60 W MOPA is the step up.
20 W Fiber20 W Blue diode 220 x 220 mm · $2,999
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FAQ
Can a portable laser cut?
Thin materials. Galvo engravers are built for engraving; cutting takes several passes and the field limits the size.
Does it need a computer at events?
Many models connect over Wi-Fi to a laptop or phone app. Check the model page for connection details.
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Specs and prices checked November 4, 2026. Prices change often; confirm before you buy.