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OMTech MOPA 20W vs xTool F1 Ultra 20W

What MOPA 20W does better (0) and where F1 Ultra 20W wins (8) — every spec side by side.

OMTech MOPA 20W
OMTech · 2024MOPA 20W
3.5Score
0 advantages≈ US$2,800
vs
xTool F1 Ultra 20W
xTool · 2024F1 Ultra 20W
8.6Score
8 advantages≈ US$3,000
Higher score
2.7Power & cutting2.7
4.9Speed4.9
3.6Precision9.7
5.1Work area8.2
2.2Safety8.8
2.2Features & ease of use8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

MOPA 20WF1 Ultra 20W
555 × 720335273 × 492373
MOPA 20WF1 Ultra 20WDifference
Height720 mm492 mm+228 mm
Width555 mm273 mm+282 mm
Depth335 mm373 mm−38 mm
Weight28 kg14.7 kg+13.3 kg

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

Why is MOPA 20W better than F1 Ultra 20W?

MOPA 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is F1 Ultra 20W better than MOPA 20W?

  1. Work area (surface)225 cm² vs 484 cm²2.2×
  2. Enclosed (fully covered)No · MOPA 20W: Yes
  3. Built-in cameraNo · MOPA 20W: Yes
  4. Autofocus / auto heightNo · MOPA 20W: Yes
  5. Two laser sourcesNo · MOPA 20W: Yes
  6. Weight28 kg vs 14.7 kg+90%
  7. Work area width (X)150 mm vs 220 mm+47%
  8. Work area depth (Y)150 mm vs 220 mm+47%
Specifications

Side by side

OMTech MOPA 20WOMTech MOPA 20W≈ US$2,8003.5
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
MOPA fibre source (adjustable pulse)Yes—
Wavelength1,064 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power20 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 speed10,000 mm/s10,000 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size—0.03 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety classClass 4 (open beam)—
Flame / fire detection—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifier—Yes
Features
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoYes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USBYesYes
Compatible softwareEZCAD2LightBurn, xTool Creative Space
LightBurn compatible—Yes
File formatsAI, BMP, DXF, GIF, JPG, PLT, PNG, TIFSVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, BMP
Size & power
Width555 mm273 mm
Depth335 mm373 mm
Height720 mm492 mm
Weight28 kg14.7 kg
Rated power consumption60 W—
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