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xTool F2
For engraving gifts: names on metal, tumblers, slate and leather, quickly.
- Type: Portable infrared and diode
- Cuts our templates: No: it engraves
- Body: Open
- Price: about £1,159 (UK)
Our take
A small, portable galvo engraver with two lasers: infrared for metal, diode for wood, leather and slate. It engraves fast, but it doesn’t cut sheets, so it isn’t for our laser templates.
What’s good
- Engraves names on metal, tumblers and slate quickly
- Small and portable, for a craft table or fair stall
- Two lasers in one
Worth knowing
- Doesn’t cut sheets: not for our laser templates
- Open, so wear the safety glasses
Compare it with
- xTool F1 Ultra: Fast engraving on metal, for selling.
- xTool M2: A first laser for crafts at home: cuts and engraves, and prints in colour too.
- xTool F2 Ultra: Colour marking on stainless steel.
Questions
Can the xTool F2 cut your laser templates?
No. It’s a galvo engraver: it marks and engraves fast, but doesn’t cut through sheets. For our laser templates you need a laser cutter, like the xTool S1.
How much is the xTool F2?
About £1,159 on the maker’s UK store when we checked (29 October 2026). Prices change often, especially in sales, so see the shop for today’s.