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AtomStack M4 Pro vs xTool F1

What M4 Pro does better (3) and where F1 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

AtomStack M4 Pro
AtomStack · 2024M4 Pro
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,150
vs
xTool F1
xTool · 2023F1
7.7Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,200
Higher score
3.6Power & cutting4.7
9.7Precision6.2
2.3Work area3.7
3.2Safety8.7
6.1Features & ease of use6.9

Why is M4 Pro better than F1?

  1. Laser spot size0.03 mm vs 0.08 mm2.7×
  2. Autofocus / auto heightYes · F1: No
  3. Weight2.8 kg vs 4.6 kg+64%

Why is F1 better than M4 Pro?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · M4 Pro: Yes
  2. Work area (surface)100 cm² vs 132 cm²+32%
  3. Built-in cameraNo · M4 Pro: Yes
  4. Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)5 mm vs 6 mm+20%
  5. Two laser sourcesNo · M4 Pro: Yes
  6. Work area width (X)100 mm vs 115 mm+15%
  7. Work area depth (Y)100 mm vs 115 mm+15%
Specifications

Side by side

AtomStack M4 ProAtomStack M4 Pro≈ US$1,1505.6
xTool F1xTool F1≈ US$1,2007.7
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoYes
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Second laser output power—10 W
Work area
Work area100 × 100 mm115 × 115 mm
Work area width (X)100 mm115 mm
Work area depth (Y)100 mm115 mm
Work area (surface)100 cm²132 cm²
Max workpiece height—113 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—4,000 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)5 mm6 mm
Max cutting depth – acrylic8 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.03 mm0.08 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Phone app controlYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, BMP
Size & power
Width—179 mm
Depth—235 mm
Height—334 mm
Weight2.8 kg4.6 kg
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