ComMarker B6 20W vs xTool F1 Fiber + Diode
| Laser | ||
| Type | Fiber Laser | Fiber Laser |
| Wavelength | 1,064 nm | 1,064 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 2 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 150 × 150 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Max Speed | 900,000 mm/min | 240,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Fixed |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,599 | $1,499 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Weight | 13.5 kg | 4.5 kg |
Pros & Cons
ComMarker B6 20W
What we like
- One-touch autofocus with concealed lifting motor
- 15,000 mm/s SpeedMax™ galvo for ultra-fast marking
- Larger 150×150mm work area vs B4's 110×110mm
- Class 1 laser safety with optional enclosure
- LightBurn and EzCad2 compatible
Watch out for
- More expensive than B4 for same 20W power
- USB-only connectivity (no Wi-Fi)
- No built-in enclosure or camera
- Larger/heavier than B4 (13.5 kg vs 11 kg)
xTool F1 Fiber + Diode
What we like
- Dual laser: fiber for metal, diode for organics
- Extremely fast galvo head (4,000 mm/s)
- Compact and portable at 4.5 kg
- Marks bare metal, stainless steel, gold, silver
- Enclosed for safe operation
Watch out for
- Small 115×115mm work area
- Fixed focus — no adjustment for tall objects
- Cannot cut materials
- Premium price for a small work area
Compatible Materials
ComMarker B6 20W
steelaluminumbrasscopperAnodized AluminumtitaniumgoldsilverLeathercoated metals
xTool F1 Fiber + Diode
Metal EngravingAnodized AluminumGlassStoneLeatherRubber
The xTool F1 Fiber + Diode costs $1,499 (6% less) than the ComMarker B6 20W, which is priced at $1,599.
The ComMarker B6 20W has 90% more optical power (20W vs 2W).
The ComMarker B6 20W offers a 41% larger work area (150 × 150 mm vs 115 × 115 mm).
The ComMarker B6 20W has a 73% higher maximum speed (900,000 mm/min vs 240,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, xTool F1 Fiber + Diode includes an enclosure, while ComMarker B6 20W does not; xTool F1 Fiber + Diode includes WiFi connectivity, while ComMarker B6 20W does not.