Worth the $2,400 Extra? xTool F1 Ultra Review

The xTool F1 Ultra is a beast of a machine with a dual 20W Fiber AND Diode Laser source...but is it worth the extra cost? Let's find out.

*Note: xTool sent me this unit for review, but had not input on the video's content.

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Timestamps
00:00 - Start
05:03 - Speed
06:01 - Live Preview Feature
07:06 - Size
08:19 - Camera
08:54 - Batch Processing
11:29 - Overall Build
11:51 - Touchpad
12:06 - Exhaust
12:25 - Safety
13:01 - F1 Biggest Benefit
13:33 - Conveyer Belt Benefit
13:52 - Do I Recommend It?

[LanceMcGrew]

Good grief - you ever count how many words you say in a video? And not miss a beat. Truly amazing.

[ChadsCustomCreations]

Hey Brandon great video, just a correction to note at 12:40 it does have a door safety switch and you can toggle it off or on inside the settings.

[shlubbert]

Really hope they can keep upping the wattage for their fiber lineup! I love the form factor but 20W is still pretty low-end, especially for this price. 50W would make deep engraving jobs so much faster and open up much more cutting possibilities.

[digitaldoom]

Mine is being delivered tomorrow cant wait...

[Pralix]

I have the F1 and like it. The Ultra is just too expensive for what it is. I can get a 50w MOPA integrated fiber laser from OMTech for around $2500 right now. I may lose some work area but power would be more important on what you can engrave. Even the LP5 is a bit cheaper.

[cliffart]

with the conveyer, air purifier and rotary its over $5, 000. I ordered mine yesterday. Sad I have to wait until the end of July for it to ship. I have a lot of plans for this machine.

[mixedpopcornproductions]

There’s another machine coming from Xtool soon and I’m excited to see what their multifunctional craft machine is like. I don’t feel I have come across a machine for my craft needs so 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾

[paulveenstra]

Do you think the Ultra do a good job at laser engraving guns? From research they say 20 to 50w can do the job. I am seriously buying one of these and been looking at the bundle of the P2S and the F1 Ultra package. I currently have 2 D1 pro 20w systems one is set up normally and the other one is set up as the extension. I think by adding these 2 new lasers would really help in the shop and be able take the Ultra to shows on the weekends and add customization at shows to improve sells. Like to hear your thoughts and opinions. Enjoy watching your videos keep up the good work.

[photonashville]

$4K is a bit much. Don't hear much positive comments about xTool customer service.

[jrulison]

Would like to see you compare this to a standard fiber laser.

[justinbanks]

Had no idea you could do that type of relief on slate! 🤯

Is that using the fiber or blue diode?

I just bought a 30w LaserMatic mk2, would love to be able to do something like those reliefs, even if not as deep

[owdoco]

Help! Got Xtool F1 ultra. When I Frame on a product the framing is in the correct position. But the finished lettering has moved below the framing box. Any help would be appreciated

[pushthebutton]

How long will this laser last if you use it 8 hours a day?

[bones]

does it have the capability to do round surfaces i.e. cups?

[rcarroll]

There is a software toggle in XCS to turn on and off the shield safety. So if the shield is up it will turn the laser off.

[anilgoud]

They had to replace my xTool f1 machine as the infra red light disappeared after three weeks, unfortunately even the replaced machine also having the same problem. Upon my research what I found is should not buy dual lasers.

[chrishubby]

Can the F1 or F1 ultra engrave on gold plated stainless steel?
I'm looking to engrave photos, such as portraits of people, on gold plated necklace pendants.

Which would you recommend for this use case?

Thank you in advance!

[Adriel]

I want to get a co2 laser but am put off by the size for engraving metal cards. would this be a better alternative?

[GeekBuildersNet]

Interested to hear your take on the Ultra. Also, do you think its worth it for xTool to keep the F1 Prime when the Ultra Exists?

[pistonslapuk]

Hey Brandon, what size is the exhaust outlet on the back of the machine please?