xTool · Diode laserxTool F2
A small, portable dual-laser engraver aimed at on-site personalisation, combining a 15W diode for wood and leather with a 5W infrared source for metals and plastics. Work area is 115 × 115 mm, extendable lengthways.
- Work area115 × 115 mm
- Laser15W diode + 5W infrared
- EnclosedYes
- Released2025
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Specifications
| Type | Diode laser |
|---|---|
| Technology | Portable dual-laser engraver: 15W blue diode (445 nm) + 5W 1064 nm infrared laser |
| Laser power | 15W diode + 5W infrared |
| Work area | 115 × 115 mm — 400 x 115 mm with the slide extension; max processing height 120 mm |
| Max cut (maker’s claim) | Basswood "0.59" (15mm) in Multiple Pass"; acrylic "0.47" (12mm) in Multiple Pass" (xTool UK F2 spec table) |
| Enclosed | Yes — fully enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 4 Laser Safety (as stated in xTool UK spec table) |
| Camera | 50 MP smart camera |
| Rotary | Optional rotary (xTool support lists RA2 Pro / RA3 for F2); max rotary engraving diameter 120 mm |
| Max speed (as stated) | 6,000 mm/s |
| Software | xTool Studio |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, IP |
| Weight | 4.6 kg |
| Released | 2025 |
Figures as published by xTool, checked 4 October 2026. Blank rows mean the maker doesn’t state it, so we leave it out rather than guess.
Strengths
- Light (4.6 kg) and designed to be carried to events
- Diode plus 1064 nm infrared covers wood, leather, plastics and precious metals
- Built-in 50 MP camera for positioning
- Autofocus as well as manual two-dot focus
Things to consider
- Small 115 × 115 mm work area
- Listed as Class 4 by xTool - follow the safety instructions
- Thicker cuts quoted are multi-pass
- Not a sheet-cutting machine in the Glowforge sense
Who it suits
Makers personalising small items (tags, jewellery, gifts) at craft fairs or events who want metal and non-metal marking in one portable unit.
Buying in the UK
Listed on xTool's UK store (uk.xtool.com) in an archived copy dated 2026-07-20; xTool support publishes an 'xTool F2 User Guide - EU & UK' (updated 19 May 2026). As of 2026-10-04.
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