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OMTech Split 50W vs xTool F1 Ultra 20W

What Split 50W does better (1) and where F1 Ultra 20W wins (5) — every spec side by side.

OMTech Split 50W
OMTech · 2020Split 50W
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$2,900
vs
xTool F1 Ultra 20W
xTool · 2024F1 Ultra 20W
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ US$3,000
Higher score
5.5Power & cutting2.7
2.4Speed4.9
7.9Safety8.8
8.2Features & ease of use8.8

Why is Split 50W better than F1 Ultra 20W?

  1. Laser output power50 W vs 20 W2.5×

Why is F1 Ultra 20W better than Split 50W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · Split 50W: Yes
  2. Built-in cameraNo · Split 50W: Yes
  3. Max engraving / travel speed7,000 mm/s vs 10,000 mm/s+43%
  4. Weight35.4 kg vs 14.7 kg2.4×
  5. Two laser sourcesNo · Split 50W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

OMTech Split 50WOMTech Split 50W≈ US$2,9004.2
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 area—220 × 220 mm
Work area width (X)—220 mm
Work area depth (Y)—220 mm
Work area (surface)—484 cm²
Pass-through slotYes—
Conveyor / roll feeder support—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed7,000 mm/s10,000 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size—0.03 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Flame / fire detection—Yes
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Built-in fume filter / purifier—Yes
Exhaust fanYes—
Features
Air assistYes—
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Water coolingYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USBYesYes
Compatible softwareEZCAD2LightBurn, xTool Creative Space
LightBurn compatible—Yes
File formats—SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, BMP
Size & power
Width—273 mm
Depth—373 mm
Height—492 mm
Weight35.4 kg14.7 kg
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