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xTool · Hybrid (diode + IR)
xTool F2
2025 portable galvo — 15W diode + 5W IR with 50MP camera
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Released June 2025
15W diode + 5W infrared (1064 nm)
Fixed dual-source galvo — switch between diode for organics and IR for bare metal marking in xTool Studio.
- 15W diode · Diode
- 5W IR · Infrared (1064 nm)
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
Fast portable dual-laser for on-site customization and small-batch metal + wood
Reference benchmark same job size on every machine so you can compare times fairly.
Laser spot size
~0.08 mm diode / IR marking spot
Smaller spot = finer detail (frame motion is usually the same across tiers)
Motion precision: 0.01 mm
Sample engrave job
~3–6 min
Filled logo on stainless steel plate
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Sample cut job
~8–12 min
Simple square cut-out from 3 mm basswood
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Times are estimates for the reference job above; your design complexity and settings will change them.
TL;DR
xTool F2 (2025) upgrades the F1 formula with more power, a 50MP alignment camera, and up to 6,000 mm/s galvo speed. Dual-source (diode + infrared) for metal marking and organics in a compact box — xTool Studio only, no LightBurn.
What this machine is for
2025 compact galvo for high-speed metal marking plus light organic engraving and cutting.
Best for
Materials
Engraves
- · Stainless steel
- · Aluminum
- · Brass
- · Wood
- · Leather
- · Plastics
Cuts
- · Thin wood
- · Paper
- · Thin leather
Cannot do
- · Large signage
- · CO₂ acrylic production
- · Simultaneous dual-laser firing
- · LightBurn at launch
Pros
- ✓Major F1 upgrade — more power and camera
- ✓50MP autofocus alignment for batches
- ✓Faster galvo than F1 generation
- ✓Strong for fairs and on-site engraving
Cons
- ✗xTool Studio lock-in
- ✗Small bed vs open-frame diodes
- ✗F2 Ultra exists for production metal shops
- ✗Premium over F1 for hobby-only users
Beginner notes
Pick F2 over F1 if you sell personalized metal goods or need camera batch alignment. Wood-only hobbyists may prefer D1 Pro or S1 for bed size per dollar.
Pro tips
Use conveyor accessory for tags and flat blanks. Keep IR and diode material libraries separate — power curves are not interchangeable.
Pro / technical specs
Raw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.
- Laser spot size
- ~0.08 mm diode / IR marking spot
- Max speed (spec)
- 6,000 mm/s
- Avg engrave speed
- 500–2,000 mm/s marking
- Avg cut speed
- Limited thin wood/leather (diode)
- Motion precision
- 0.01 mm