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The new xTool F2 Ultra UV: a 5W UV laser engraver for ultra-precise, burn-free engraving on glass and plastics. Specs, price, and comparisons.
Table of contents
Technical data
- Laser modules
- UV(Closed)355 nm · 5 W
- Work area
- 200 × 200 × 150 mm
- Speed
- 15000 mm/s
- Connection type
- USBWIFIETHERNET
- Air Assist
- Not supported
- Camera
- Supported
- Enclosure
- Supported
- Autofocus
- Supported
- Software
xTool Studio- Operating systems
- WindowsmacOSiOSiPadOSAndroid
- File formats
.svg.dxf.png.jpg- Weight
- 22.5 kg
- Warranty
- 12 months
- Release
- 2025-11-26
- Laser class
- Class 4
Price & offer
Pros & Cons
- PROS
- Micron-level precision (sub-10μm spot) for ultra-fine engraving
- High-speed 15,000 mm/s scanning for fast batch processing
- Dual 48MP cameras with autofocus for easy, accurate alignment
- Cold UV laser leaves no burn marks (clean results) on glass and plastics
- CONS
- Expensive (about $4600 USD) for hobbyists/small shops
- Class 4 UV beam requires protective eyewear and ventilation
- No built-in air assist (external airflow recommended)
- Only 5W UV (no higher power option currently)
Rating
Features
- 0.001 mm vector engraving resolution
- Dual 48MP cameras for auto-alignment
- 360° rotary engraving support
- 15,000 mm/s scan speed
- Cold UV laser (no charred edges)
Customer ratings
Industrial-level inner glass engraving
Subsurface glass engraving looks like it came from an industrial lab machine; the detail on small crystal blocks is incredible and repeatable.
Great results, some learning curve
Autofocus and the dual cameras make setup surprisingly easy, but the learning curve for 3D glass projects and the software is still noticeable.
Excellent as a second, specialist machine
Perfect companion to our CO₂ cutter: we use the F2 Ultra UV for precise logo marking on plastics and electronics where heat damage was a problem before.
Tests, videos & datasheet
Conclusion
best-lasercutter.com sees the xTool F2 Ultra UV as a specialist tool rather than an all-rounder: its 5W 355 nm UV galvo engine, dual 48 MP cameras and LiDAR autofocus deliver stunningly clean detail on glass, crystal, plastics and coated metals, including true 3D subsurface glass engraving, but the relatively small 200×200 mm work area (even with conveyor extension) and high purchase price make it a better fit for studios, gift shops, jewelry makers and electronics labs that can monetize that precision than for casual hobby users; if you already own a CO₂ or powerful diode cutter for bulk cutting and want a second machine that adds premium, burn-free engraving on “difficult” materials, the F2 Ultra UV is one of the most capable options on the market, but it should be viewed as a complementary, revenue-focused upgrade rather than your first and only laser.
