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xTool · Hybrid (fiber + diode)
xTool F1
Original compact fiber + diode — metal marking in a portable box
Last updated How we evaluate
Released April 2023
Compact dual-source engraver
F1 combines 10W fiber marking with 10W diode engraving. Different product class from modular S1 heads.
- 10W fiber · Fiber
- 10W diode · Diode
Listed as hybrid because two laser technologies share one machine, not because you pick 10W vs 40W on the same diode head.
What this machine is for
Compact metal marking plus light diode engraving for small items
Reference benchmark same job size on every machine so you can compare times fairly.
Laser spot size
~0.03 mm fiber spot
Smaller spot = finer detail (frame motion is usually the same across tiers)
Motion precision: 0.01 mm
Sample engrave job
~4–8 min
Filled logo on stainless steel plate
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Sample cut job
Not a cutter
Times are estimates for the reference job above; your design complexity and settings will change them.
TL;DR
The F1 started the compact dual-laser category. Slower than F1 Ultra but often cheaper on sale. Still a metal-marking specialist with small bed — not a general workshop laser.
What this machine is for
Entry compact dual-laser for metal personalization and small organic-material engraving.
Best for
Materials
Engraves
- · Stainless steel
- · Aluminum
- · Brass
- · Wood
- · Leather
Cuts
- · Thin wood/leather (diode, limited)
Cannot do
- · Large signs
- · CO₂ acrylic cutting
- · Thick material production
Pros
- ✓Marks bare metal without spray
- ✓Portable desktop footprint
- ✓Cheaper than F1 Ultra when discounted
- ✓xTool software support
Cons
- ✗Small work area
- ✗Slower than F1/F2 Ultra
- ✗Not a first laser for most people
- ✗Module switching required
Beginner notes
Buy only if metal marking is your main job. Wood-primary makers should get D1 Pro or S1.
Pro tips
Use rotary for rings. F1 Ultra is worth the upgrade if you run production metal batches.
Pro / technical specs
Raw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.
- Laser spot size
- ~0.03 mm fiber spot
- Max speed (spec)
- 10,000 mm/s
- Avg engrave speed
- 300–1,500 mm/s marking
- Avg cut speed
- N/A
- Motion precision
- 0.01 mm