# xTool F1 Ultra vs LaserPecker LP5 (2026 Comparison) > xTool F1 Ultra vs LaserPecker LP5: two 20 W fiber + 20 W diode galvo lasers. Field size, enclosure, camera, LightBurn, portability and which one to buy. - Source: https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/xtool-f1-ultra-vs-laserpecker-lp5/ - Markdown version: https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/xtool-f1-ultra-vs-laserpecker-lp5.md - Last updated: 2026-10-30 --- - [Home](https://laserengraversguide.com/) - [Guides](https://laserengraversguide.com/guides/) - xTool F1 Ultra vs LaserPecker LP5: Which 20 W Fiber + Diode Laser to Buy? Head-to-head # xTool F1 Ultra vs LaserPecker LP5: Which 20 W Fiber + Diode Laser to Buy? Updated October 30, 2026 By [Laser Engravers Guide Editorial Team](https://laserengraversguide.com/about/) [How we research](https://laserengraversguide.com/how-we-research/) Prices are approximate and change often, so check the current price before you buy. ## Key takeaways - Both pair a **20 W fiber with a 20 W blue diode** in a galvo head rated to 10,000 mm/s, so raw capability is close. - The **F1 Ultra** wins on field size (220 × 220 mm vs 160 × 120 mm), camera batch tools, autofocus and price (about $2,499). - The **LP5** wins on weight (13.3 lb vs 32.4 lb). Both now work with LightBurn, though the F1 Ultra needs current xTool firmware and loses its cameras there. - Both are **Class 4** as sold. The LP5's cone shield leaves a gap; its enclosure bundle was cheaper than the bare unit on Amazon on Oct 29, 2026. - Verdict: buy the **F1 Ultra** unless you carry the laser to events. ## Our top picks - 1![xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber & Diode](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/xtool-f1-ultra.DRpPMPlL_Z1e18RC.webp)Our pick for most buyers: bigger field, enclosed lid, camera and autofocus, about $2,499[xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber & Diode](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f1-ultra/)20 W dual laser · Galvo (portable) · 220 × 220 mm8.2**$$$**$PremiumPrice tier: Premium[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9Q787GN?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - 2![LaserPecker LP5 20W Fiber & Diode](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/laserpecker-lp5.BTOKQHf7_2eMoFj.webp)Pick for portability: 13.3 lb kit, about $2,836–2,899 (get the enclosure bundle)[LaserPecker LP5 20W Fiber & Diode](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/laserpecker-lp5/)20 W dual laser · Galvo (portable) · 160 × 120 mm7.2**$$$**$PremiumPrice tier: Premium[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK1HVN69?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - 3![xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/xtool-f2-ultra.DrjJWpXa_1rJRQm.webp)Step up for color and fast deep metal work: 60 W MOPA + 40 W diode, about $5,099[xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f2-ultra/)60 W dual laser · Galvo (portable) · 220 × 220 mm8.5**$$$$**ProPrice tier: Pro[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHWVMX2L?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - 4![xTool F2 Portable Dual Laser](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/xtool-f2.CKt7NejJ_ZI8dC9.webp)Cheaper portable alternative: 15 W diode + 5 W IR, about $1,219[xTool F2 Portable Dual Laser](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f2/)15 W dual laser · Galvo (portable) · 115 × 115 mm8.1**$$**$$Mid-rangePrice tier: Mid-range[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1LDYYC3?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) ### On this page 8 sections - [The specs, side by side](#the-specs-side-by-side) - [Where the F1 Ultra wins](#where-the-f1-ultra-wins) - [Where the LP5 wins](#where-the-lp5-wins) - [What they share](#what-they-share) - [What a working setup costs](#what-a-working-setup-costs) - [Who should buy which](#who-should-buy-which) - [Verdict](#verdict) - [FAQ](#faq) ## Before you choose - [The Best Laser Engraver for Metal in 2026: Fiber, IR and Diode Options](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-laser-engraver-for-metal/) - [The Best Laser Engraver for Small Business in 2026: Picks by Product Line](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-laser-engraver-for-small-business/) - [Diode vs CO2 vs Fiber Laser: Which Type Do You Actually Need?](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/diode-vs-co2-vs-fiber-laser/) The [xTool F1 Ultra](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f1-ultra/) and the [LaserPecker LP5](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/laserpecker-lp5/) are built on the same idea: a 20 W fiber for bare metal and a 20 W blue diode for wood, leather and dark acrylic, steered by galvo mirrors for very fast engraving on small items. They’re the two main “one machine for metal and everything else” options under $3,000. On paper they’re near twins. In practice they suit different buyers. The F1 Ultra is a benchtop production tool, and the LP5 is a portable kit that becomes a bench tool once you add its enclosure. Prices below are the lowest we saw on Amazon on October 29, 2026; check today’s price before you buy. ## The specs, side by side | | [xTool F1 Ultra](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f1-ultra/) | [LaserPecker LP5](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/laserpecker-lp5/) | | --- | --- | --- | | Price (Amazon) | About $2,499 | About $2,899 (base); $2,836 with enclosure | | Lasers (output) | 20 W fiber + 20 W diode | 20 W fiber + 20 W diode | | Wavelengths | 455 nm diode + 1064 nm fiber | Blue diode + 1064 nm fiber | | Field | 220 × 220 mm; 220 × 500 mm with conveyor | 160 × 120 mm; 160 × 300 mm with slide extension | | Max speed | 10,000 mm/s | 10,000 mm/s | | Laser class | Class 4 (enclosed lid) | Class 4; Class 1 with optional enclosure | | Camera | Yes, 16 MP with batch fill | No (enclosure adds a 5 MP camera) | | Autofocus | Yes | No (align two red dots) | | Air assist | None | None | | Wood cutting (maker claim) | 15 mm basswood, multiple passes | 20 mm basswood, passes not stated | | Metal | Deep-engraves bare metal | Deep-engraves bare metal | | Software | xTool Studio | LaserPecker Design Space (PC + app), LightBurn | | LightBurn | Yes, on current firmware; cameras not supported | Yes | | Weight | 32.4 lb | 13.3 lb | | Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | | Our score | 8.2 | 7.2 | ## Where the F1 Ultra wins Field size. At 220 × 220 mm, the F1 Ultra’s field is about two and a half times the area of the LP5’s 160 × 120 mm. For a small business, that’s the difference between engraving a full tray of keychains or dog tags in one job and doing them a few at a time. The optional conveyor stretches it to 220 × 500 mm for longer pieces and continuous runs. Objects up to 145 mm tall fit inside. Camera and autofocus. The F1 Ultra’s 16 MP camera can fill a design onto several items scattered on the bed. [Make: highlighted](https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/laser-cutting-digital-fabrication/review-xtool-f1-ultra-laser-cutter) the AI feature that auto-aligns designs on randomly placed objects. Autofocus means you don’t measure height for every blank. The base LP5 has neither: you focus by lining up two red dots on its electric stand, and only the optional enclosure adds an alignment camera. Enclosure and presets. The F1 Ultra’s cover filters both wavelengths and adds a fire alarm and emergency stop. It’s still rated Class 4, so keep the lid closed or wear goggles for both 455 nm and 1064 nm. The LP5 base unit has a cone shield, and [Tom’s Hardware found](https://www.tomshardware.com/maker-stem/laserpecker-lp5-review) a gap at the bottom that means everyone in the room needs glasses. Tom’s also found that LaserPecker’s software has no material presets and no job-time estimate, and its reviewer set a sample keychain on fire for lack of settings. In our research the F1 Ultra’s presets are the stronger of the two, which matters most when you’re new to fiber. Price. The F1 Ultra costs about $400 less than the bare LP5, and the enclosure the LP5 really needs makes the gap bigger. Make: tested the F1 Ultra at $3,699; it has since dropped to about $2,499 on Amazon. The F1 Ultra’s weak spots, per Make:, are a fiddly laser-alignment screw that you should only need on setup, and a solid bottom plate that makes jigs harder to build than on the original F1. At 32.4 lb, it’s a bench machine, not something you carry to a craft fair. ## Where the LP5 wins Portability. At 13.3 lb (about 6 kg) for the laser, stand and shield, the LP5 is the lightest dual-source laser we track. If you engrave at markets, weddings or in-store events, that matters more than anything in the table. The laser can even come off the stand for freehand work on large objects, which Tom’s Hardware describes as an option for the brave. LightBurn. The LP5 works with LightBurn as well as LaserPecker Design Space on PC and phone. The F1 Ultra works with LightBurn 2.2 too, but only on current xTool firmware (40.52.016.05 or higher for the Class 4 model), and xTool’s cameras aren’t supported there. If your shop already runs LightBurn, either works; if you dislike xTool’s software, the LP5’s longer-standing LightBurn support may tip it. Our [LightBurn vs xTool Creative Space](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/lightburn-vs-xtool-creative-space/) guide covers the trade-off. Tom’s Hardware didn’t test LightBurn, though, so we can’t say whether it fixes the preset problem. Cutting claim. LaserPecker claims 20 mm basswood, 15 mm dark acrylic and 1 mm brass, stainless, aluminum or titanium, against xTool’s 15 mm basswood in multiple passes. LaserPecker doesn’t state pass counts, and neither machine has air assist, so treat both as engravers that can cut, not cutters. ## What they share Both use a Q-switched 20 W fiber, so neither does MOPA color marking on stainless. Deep metal work is slow at this power: Tom’s Hardware’s 3D relief on a brass coin took more than 4 hours on the LP5. Both are fast on wood, leather and slate with the diode, and both char wood without air assist. Both have optional rotaries for tumblers and rings. The [xTool RA3](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLTWJ38?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) fits the F1 Ultra. Neither is fully safe out of the box. Budget for glasses rated for both wavelengths, such as [Cloudray 1064 nm goggles](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078J3JS39?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) plus a [CARLANY 190–490 nm pair](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R4PMCHR?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) or a single pair rated for both, and for ventilation. The F1 Ultra pairs with the [xTool Desktop Smoke Purifier](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFFN7FR4?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) for indoor work. See the [safety guide](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/laser-engraver-safety-guide/) and the [ventilation guide](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/laser-engraver-ventilation-guide/). ## What a working setup costs The sticker prices hide what each machine needs to run safely indoors. At the Amazon prices we saw on October 29, 2026: | | xTool F1 Ultra | LaserPecker LP5 | | --- | --- | --- | | Machine | About $2,499 | About $2,836 with enclosure (about $2,899 without) | | Class 1 enclosure | Not offered; lid is Class 4 rated | Included in the enclosure bundle | | Camera | Built in | Comes with the enclosure | | Smoke control | xTool Desktop Smoke Purifier, about $249 | Ultimate bundle adds a purifier (about $3,899 total) | | Eyewear for both wavelengths | About $39 + $28 | About $39 + $28 for work outside the enclosure | | Rotary | xTool RA3, about $349 | Ultimate bundle adds a rotary extension | A purifier-equipped F1 Ultra with eyewear comes to about $2,815. The LP5 with its enclosure is about $2,836 before you add smoke control or glasses for portable use. Either way, the F1 Ultra gives you the bigger field and camera for similar or less money. Run your expected order volume through the [profit calculator](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/profit-calculator/) to see how long either takes to pay back. ## Who should buy which Buy the xTool F1 Ultra if you’ll run it at home or in a shop, you personalize batches of metal and wood items, and you want camera placement, autofocus and presets that save setup time. It’s the better tool and the cheaper one. Buy the LaserPecker LP5 if you need a dual laser you can carry, or your workflow is built around LightBurn. Then buy the [LP5 + Enclosure bundle](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT139RTJ?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20), which was cheaper than the bare unit on Amazon on October 29, 2026 and adds the Class 1 enclosure and camera. On its own, the enclosure costs about $559. Consider something else if you mainly mark metal and want color marks or faster deep engraving. The [xTool F2 Ultra](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f2-ultra/) (60 W MOPA + 40 W diode, about $5,099) is the step up. If you only mark small items and want portability for less, the [xTool F2](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f2/) (15 W diode + 5 W IR, about $1,219) marks bare stainless without a full fiber. For metal only on a budget, the [ComMarker B4 20W](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/commarker-b4-20w/) costs about $1,399. ## Verdict The F1 Ultra is the better buy for almost everyone: same laser sources, a much bigger field, an enclosed lid, a camera, autofocus and working presets, for about $400 less. The LP5 makes sense only when weight decides the purchase, and then only with the enclosure. For a broader look at metal-capable machines, read [the best laser engravers for metal](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-laser-engraver-for-metal/) or [the best laser engraver for small business](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-laser-engraver-for-small-business/). ## Don't guess. Calculate. - [🎯 Laser Matcher](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/laser-matcher/): which lasers fit your projects - [🧪 Material Checker](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/material-checker/): what each laser can cut - [💰 Profit Calculator](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/profit-calculator/): cost, price and payback - [📊 Compare every laser](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/): sortable spec table ## Frequently asked questions ### Is the xTool F1 Ultra or LaserPecker LP5 better for metal? Both use a 20 W Q-switched fiber, so marking and deep engraving ability is similar on paper. Neither does MOPA color marking. The F1 Ultra's bigger field, camera and autofocus make batch metal jobs easier; Tom's Hardware's deep 3D relief on a brass coin with the LP5 took over 4 hours, so slow deep work applies to both at this power. ### Does the LaserPecker LP5 need safety glasses? Yes, unless it's inside LaserPecker's optional enclosure. Tom's Hardware found a gap at the bottom of the cone shield and rates the base unit Class 4; the enclosure makes it Class 1. Dual-source lasers need glasses rated for both 455 nm and 1064 nm. ### Does the xTool F1 Ultra work with LightBurn? Yes, on current xTool firmware. LightBurn 2.2's support table (October 2026) lists the F1 Ultra as supported, including multi-source jobs, but xTool's built-in cameras don't work in LightBurn. xTool Studio remains the full-featured option. ### Can either machine cut wood? Yes, with the diode, but slowly. xTool quotes 15 mm basswood in multiple passes for the F1 Ultra; LaserPecker claims 20 mm basswood without stating passes. Neither has air assist, so expect charring. For regular wood cutting, a gantry machine like the xTool S1 or P2S is the better tool. ## Sources - [Tom's Hardware: LaserPecker LP5 review](https://www.tomshardware.com/maker-stem/laserpecker-lp5-review) · checked 2026-10-30 — Engraves just about anything but hampered by clunky software with no material presets; base unit is Class 4 with a gap in the shield, Class 1 inside the optional enclosure; a brass-coin 3D relief took over 4 hours. - [Make: Review of the xTool F1 Ultra](https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/laser-cutting-digital-fabrication/review-xtool-f1-ultra-laser-cutter) · checked 2026-10-30 — Tested at $3,699; camera with AI auto-alignment for multiple objects; laser alignment is fiddly and the reviewer missed the removable bottom plate for jigs. - [xTool Support: Material Processing Guide](https://support.xtool.com/article/1963) · checked 2026-10-30 — 1064 nm fiber is well absorbed by most metals and not recommended for uncoated wood; galvo machines run at high speed with less vibration than flatbed gantries. ## Get new guides by e-mail One short e-mail when Laser Engravers Guide publishes a new guide. No spam, no sharing your address, and you can unsubscribe in one click. E-mail address New posts only · Unsubscribe anytime · [Privacy](https://laserengraversguide.com/privacy/) Our #1 pick Our pick for most buyers: bigger field, enclosed lid, camera and autofocus, about $2,499 ![xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber & Diode](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/xtool-f1-ultra.DRpPMPlL_Z1Q2M2X.webp) ### [xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber & Diode](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f1-ultra/) 8.2 - 20 W dual laser - Galvo (portable) - 220 × 220 mm - Bare metal Small businesses that personalize both metal and wood or leather goods and want fast, camera-aligned batch work in one enclosed box. $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium today's price on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9Q787GN?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-f1-ultra/) [🎯 Not sure which fits? Match a laser to your materials, space and budget in 30 seconds.](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/laser-matcher/)[🧪 Can it cut that? Check any material against diode, CO2 and fiber lasers.](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/material-checker/) ## Keep reading [Metal ### The Best Laser Engraver for Metal in 2026: Fiber, IR and Diode Options The best laser engravers for metal in 2026: the xTool F2 Ultra MOPA, the budget ComMarker B4 fiber, the F1 Ultra and IR add-ons, plus when a diode will do. Updated Oct 30, 2026](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-laser-engraver-for-metal/)[Business ### The Best Laser Engraver for Small Business in 2026: Picks by Product Line The best laser engravers for a small business in 2026, matched to what you sell: xTool F1 Ultra, P2S, F2 Ultra, F2 and more, plus how to run the profit numbers. Updated Oct 30, 2026](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-laser-engraver-for-small-business/)[Laser types ### Diode vs CO2 vs Fiber Laser: Which Type Do You Actually Need? Diode vs CO2 vs fiber lasers explained: how wavelength decides what each cuts and marks, plus speed, upkeep, cost and safety, plus our picks of each type. Updated Oct 30, 2026](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/diode-vs-co2-vs-fiber-laser/) Our pick for most buyers: bigger field, enclosed lid, camera and autofocus, about $2,499 xTool F1 Ultra $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9Q787GN?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20)