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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
- 5W IR
Listed as hybrid because two laser technologies share one machine, not because you pick 10W vs 40W on the same diode head. Modules vs hybrid vs power tiers →
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.
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What makes this machine stand out
Hardware and workflow features worth understanding before you buy : not just wattage on a label.
Alignment camera
A built-in camera lets you overlay your design on the real material instead of guessing placement. That matters for repeat products, irregular blanks, and anyone who has wasted stock on a misaligned first run.
Dual laser sources
Two laser technologies share one machine (for example diode + infrared or hybrid CO₂/IR). You switch modes in software instead of owning separate boxes : great for mixed shops, but read which materials each source actually handles.
Galvo speed class
Galvo mirrors move the beam instead of a heavy gantry : engraving speeds that feel instant on small fields. Trade-off: tiny work area versus a flatbed diode; ideal for jewelry, tags, and batch marking, not large signs.
Our verdict
Ideal if you
xTool F2 15W is the versatile hobby / side-business SKU: clean engraving and light wood or leather cuts with comparable benchmarks on Maker Atlas.
Skip if you
Open-frame: glasses and exhaust required. Not a CO₂ replacement for clear acrylic or heavy thick-stock production.
Pros
- 15W IR: metal marking on the same chassis as other modules
- Software listed on the profile: test your workflow (LightBurn or maker app) on scrap first
Cons
- Clear cast acrylic and thick production cutting still favor CO₂, not diode power alone
- Confirm optical wattage on the listing before you buy
What this machine is for
Fast portable dual-laser for on-site customization and small-batch metal + wood
2025 compact galvo for high-speed metal marking plus light organic engraving and cutting.
Laser spot size
~0.08 mm diode / IR marking spot
Motion precision: 0.01 mm
Sample engrave job
~3–6 min
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Sample cut job
~8–12 min
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Reference benchmark: same job size on every machine so you can compare times fairly. Times are estimates for the reference job above; your design complexity and settings will change them.
Materials
- · Stainless steel
- · Aluminum
- · Brass
- · Wood
- · Leather
- · Plastics
Accessories & add-ons
Typical inclusions and add-ons for this profile : confirm your SKU.
- Optional
Enclosure / cabinet
Third-party enclosure improves smoke control and safety
- Recommended
Laser safety glasses
~450 nm diode: OD rated for your wavelength
- Recommended
Fire extinguisher
Editorial guidance : not a live parts list. See also: Ventilation setup · Safety basics
Practical notes
Beginner notes
This profile covers xTool F2. Read the TL;DR and benchmarks before buying, then compare nearby models on the Compare page.
Pro tips
Use conveyor accessory for tags and flat blanks. Keep IR and diode material libraries separate: power curves are not interchangeable.
Pro / technical specsRaw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.
- Max speed (spec)
- 6,000 mm/s
- Avg engrave speed
- 500–2,000 mm/s marking
- Avg cut speed
- Limited thin wood/leather (diode)
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