Features
From Community Creations to Real Booth Sales
Breaking into the Event Industry with On-Site Engraving
“My F2 is my little money maker! I live in the heart of Sonoma wine country, and it’s opening up opportunities to break into the destination wedding industry with pop-ups. I recently did an employee appreciation party for 150 people, and thanks to the F2's on-site engraving capabilities, my table was the absolute hit of the event. It gives me the visibility I desire to grow my business in my community.”
@Odd Essentials
Elevated Craft Fair Experiences with On-the-Spot Customization
“Seasonal products were already our best sellers, but the real game changer came with the xTool F2 Portable. It allowed us to customize products on the spot, engrave metal pendants, and turn every purchase into a personal experience. At craft fairs, people are looking for personalized products, and the F2 completely changed how we connect with customers. From pop-up markets to Etsy, it has been a huge leap for our business.”
@Jellydots
Unlocked Personalization for Ceramic Keepsakes—and Increased Sales
“Before F2, we had no practical way to personalize the ceramic keepsakes in our greeting cards, even though it was one of the things customers asked for most. F2 changed that by letting us remove the paint cleanly and personalize multiple pieces at once. Since adding personalization, we’ve increased the sale price by around 20%, reduced turnaround time from over a week to less than a day, and opened up much more ambitious product designs.”
Found Purpose and Productivity in a Growing Business
“After retiring from the military and law enforcement, going from doing everything to feeling like I wasn’t doing anything was the hardest part. Adding the xTool F2 to my lineup gave me a way to stay productive, keep learning, and even teach others. What started as just trying something new to help me focus has turned into something I genuinely enjoy—a hobby that's quickly growing into a real business.”
Transformed a Small Hustle into a Fully Booked Event Service
“What stands out to me the most about the F2 is its speed, precision, and reliability during live engraving. The built-in camera is a game changer—it allows me to position designs accurately and quickly, which is crucial when working on-site with waiting customers. The F2 didn’t just upgrade my tools; it transformed my business. From simply selling products, I now create interactive, personalized experiences that have turned my small hustle into a fully booked, in-demand event service.”
Mastered Live Market Sales with Speed and Reliability
“Doing live, on-the-spot engraving at markets completely changed the game for me. The xTool F2 makes that experience even better with its speed, built-in camera, and easy settings for different materials. I can go from design to a finished, personalized product in minutes, right in front of the customer. It’s compact, reliable, and exactly the right tool I need to create, connect with people, and grow my business.”
@AbbysAtticCreations
Rediscovered My Creative Spark with Unmatched Precision
“I never expected a small desktop machine to pull me out of burnout, but the F2 revived my workflow. With no complicated setup, I started engraving the same day. What hit me immediately was the insane level of detail—tiny text and razor-sharp fine lines I had never seen on a machine this size. It handles every wild idea I throw at it with speed and reliability, and reminded me why I fell in love with creating.”
@Jaccobb
Expanded My Business with Best-Selling Stainless Steel Products
“F2 has been a breath of fresh air for my business. It works perfectly alongside my xTool P2 and M1 Ultra, and the biggest driver of sales has been stainless steel engraving—especially photo engraving and color designs. It’s easy to transport, helped me expand my catalog, and customers are always surprised by the results.”
What the experts say
Small and highly portable, xTool F2 is perfect for taking anywhere. It delivers precise and fine engraving on metal, wood, leather, and more.
With xTool F2, engraving comes out with impressive sharpness and resolution. It offers a strong starting point with the features needed for high quality work in relatively short time.
A great starting point for using an IR laser, xTool F2 works especially well for flea markets where you can create and sell on the spot.
Designed to improve performance and productivity, xTool F2 suits both hobbyists and professionals, especially for flea markets and jewelers looking to produce and sell more efficiently.
For creating and selling personalized accessories from your motorhome, xTool F2 is a great fit for people who travel and make a living at fairs and markets.
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5W IR + 15W Diode Dual Laser System
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Your Business. Anywhere.
Portable by design, F2 moves easily across different scenarios, so you can create and sell wherever business happens.
Software That Powers Every Step
Best for Craft Fairs and Beginners
Best for Scaling & Faster Production
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In the Box
Specifications
FAQ
F2 is a major upgrade over F1.
- Higher laser power: F2 = 15W blue + 5W IR vs F1 = 10W blue + 2W IR
- New high-res camera: Built-in 50MP camera (F1 has none) with autofocusing, precise visual alignment, live preview, one-click auto-fill, and batch processing
- Faster processing: Up to 6000 mm/s (F2) vs up to 4000 mm/s (F1)
- Stronger software features: Curved-surface engraving, relief engraving, batch processing, and autofocus (not available on F1)
For SMBs selling personalized products, F2 is the smarter choice—built for faster fulfillment, higher throughput, and a smoother workflow so you can start earning sooner.F1 is a solid SMB option if you prioritize a lower upfront cost for commercial production.
- More power: 15W Diode & 5W IR makes F2 a true all-rounder—confident cutting and engraving on various materials.
- Industry-leading camera: 50MP with high-precision autofocus, visual alignment, and powerful batch features—solving common issues like manual focusing, misalignment, and slow, one-by-one workflows.
- Pro-level speed: Up to 6000 mm/s, combined with higher power, delivers significantly better throughput in real-world batch jobs.
- Stronger, smarter software: Exclusive one-click auto-fill + batch processing, panoramic preview with the Slide Extension, curved-surface engraving, and relief—expanding what you can create while boosting efficiency.
- Complete ecosystem: xTool offers a full suite—from rotary attachments and slide extensions to desktop purifiers—so F2 scales with your needs and stays safer to use.
- Professional support: Global support team, the world’s largest laser-making community, 24-hour ticket response, localized help, rich tutorials, and xTool Care extended warranty.
Yes! Compatible with all F1 accessories—except the Rolling Hard Case. Your previous investment won’t go to waste—F2 integrates seamlessly into your existing xTool ecosystem.
- xTool RA3: Engraves cylindrical or ring-shaped items, up to 120 mm.
- xTool RA2 Pro: Engraves cylindrical or ring-shaped items, up to 120 mm.
- xTool F1 Slide Extension: Expands the workspace to 115 × 400 mm, enabling a conveyor-like effect. Ideal for batch engraving—place multiple items at once, and F2 engraves them in sequence.
- xTool F1 Pedal or Button Switch: Hands-free operation for efficient batch engraving.
- Desktop Air Purifier: Filters smoke and odors to maintain a clean and healthy workspace.
- Desktop Air Purifier Filter: Replacement filter for continuous purification.
Standard area: 115 × 115 mm, ideal for most small items.
Extended area (with Slide Extension): 115 × 400 mm, great for batch runs and long pieces.
Max workpiece height: Up to 120 mm, slightly taller than F1 (about 113 mm).
The 5W IR (1064 nm) laser is designed for metal marking/engraving with crisp detail and depth on most metals, including: stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, titanium alloys, plated metals, anodized aluminum, gold, silver, and platinum.
F2 currently works exclusively with xTool Studio (formerly XCS). It does not support LightBurn at this time.
xTool Studio runs on Windows and macOS, and combines design, layout, parameter settings, and machine control in one beginner-friendly app.
Important Note:
- *All product specifications and processing features displayed on this website are based on xTool's internal testing conducted under optimized conditions. Actual performance may vary depending on individual product differences, usage patterns, materials, environmental conditions, and other external factors.
- *Project photos and videos are for inspiration and to demonstrate creative potential; individual outcomes remain contingent upon user technique, material choice, and environmental factors.
- *Comparisons are based on publicly available information or internal testing under comparable conditions. Differences in testing methods, configurations, and environments may result in varying outcomes.
