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xTool

xTool F1

Pocket-size galvo engraver with a blue diode and an infrared laser. The F1 is the small, fast option for personalizing finished objects: names on tumblers, logos on keychains, photos on leather patches.

10 W Blue diode2 W Infrared   $1,499 · List price; often discounted to about $1,019. A diode-only F1 Lite starts at $449.

Working area, to scale

0100200300400500600700800900mm115 x 400 with the extension railUS Letter115 x 115 mm

Laser sources by wavelength

355 nmUV455 nm10 W Blue diode1,064 nm2 W Infrared10,600 nmCO2

Maximum cut

0510152025mmWood8 mmAcrylic5 mm

Verdict

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.

Buy it for

  • Engraving small metal and plastic items with the 2 W infrared
  • Markets and pop-up stalls where you carry the machine
  • Fast batch engraving of small, identical parts

Skip it if

  • You want to cut sheets of plywood or acrylic
  • Your projects are larger than about 4.5 in square
  • You need deep metal engraving (that needs a fiber laser)

What it can do, material by material

Based on the laser types it carries. "With coating" means only with marking spray, a coated surface or light marks. Always test on scrap first.

Wood & plywoodCuts
Clear acrylicNo
Dark acrylicCuts
LeatherCuts
Paper & cardCuts
GlassWith coating
Slate & stoneEngraves
Anodized aluminumEngraves
Stainless steelEngraves
Brass, copper, raw aluminumEngraves
ABS & colored plasticsEngraves

Specifications

Lasers
10 W blue diode + 2 W infrared
Motion
Galvo (mirrors)
Working area
115 x 115 mm (4.5 x 4.5 in)
Extended area
115 x 400 mm with the extension rail
Max speed
4,000 mm/s
Wood cut
8 mm (xTool-cited, diode)
Acrylic cut
5 mm (dark acrylic, diode)
Max object height
113 mm
Enclosure
Light-blocking cover
Weight
4.6 kg (10 lb)
Size
179 x 235 x 334 mm
Status
Current

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Sources

Specs and prices checked November 4, 2026. Prices change often; confirm before you buy.

FAQ

What lasers does the xTool F1 have?

10 W blue diode + 2 W infrared.

How big is the xTool F1 working area?

115 x 115 mm (4.5 x 4.5 in), or 115 x 400 mm with the extension rail.

How thick can the xTool F1 cut?

Up to 8 mm of wood (xTool-cited, diode) and 5 mm of acrylic (dark acrylic, diode).