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Gweike G2 Max 50W vs xTool F1 Ultra 20W

What G2 Max 50W does better (3) and where F1 Ultra 20W wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Gweike G2 Max 50W
Gweike · 2024G2 Max 50W
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,500
vs
xTool F1 Ultra 20W
xTool · 2024F1 Ultra 20W
8.6Score
6 advantages≈ US$3,000
Higher score
5.5Power & cutting2.7
8.6Speed4.9
8.4Precision9.7
5.1Work area8.2
8.6Safety8.8
2.5Features & ease of use8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

G2 Max 50WF1 Ultra 20W
260 × 505440273 × 492373
G2 Max 50WF1 Ultra 20WDifference
Height505 mm492 mm+13 mm
Width260 mm273 mm−13 mm
Depth440 mm373 mm+67 mm
Weight6.5 kg14.7 kg−8.2 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is G2 Max 50W better than F1 Ultra 20W?

  1. Laser output power50 W vs 20 W2.5×
  2. Max engraving / travel speed15,000 mm/s vs 10,000 mm/s+50%
  3. Weight6.5 kg vs 14.7 kg2.3×

Why is F1 Ultra 20W better than G2 Max 50W?

  1. Work area (surface)225 cm² vs 484 cm²2.2×
  2. Built-in cameraNo · G2 Max 50W: Yes
  3. Autofocus / auto heightNo · G2 Max 50W: Yes
  4. Two laser sourcesNo · G2 Max 50W: Yes
  5. Work area width (X)150 mm vs 220 mm+47%
  6. Work area depth (Y)150 mm vs 220 mm+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Gweike G2 Max 50WGweike G2 Max 50W≈ US$2,5008.5
xTool F1 Ultra 20WxTool F1 Ultra 20W≈ US$3,0008.6
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm)Fibre (1064 nm), Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoYes
Wavelength1,064 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power50 W20 W
Work area
Work area150 × 150 mm220 × 220 mm
Work area width (X)150 mm220 mm
Work area depth (Y)150 mm220 mm
Work area (surface)225 cm²484 cm²
Conveyor / roll feeder support—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed15,000 mm/s10,000 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size—0.03 mm
Positioning accuracy0.001 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Flame / fire detection—Yes
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Built-in fume filter / purifier—Yes
Laser shield / filter coverYes—
Features
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoYes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, BluetoothUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USBYesYes
BluetoothYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, xTool Creative Space
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, BMP
Size & power
Width260 mm273 mm
Depth440 mm373 mm
Height505 mm492 mm
Weight6.5 kg14.7 kg
Rated power consumption120 W—
Input voltage110–240 V—
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