ComMarker Omni 1 5W UV vs xTool F2 Ultra UV 5W
| Laser | ||
| Type | UV Laser | UV Laser |
| Wavelength | 355 nm | 355 nm |
| Optical Power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 150 × 150 mm | 200 × 200 mm |
| Max Speed | 600,000 mm/min | 900,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | Yes |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $3,299 | $4,299 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Weight | 23.5 kg | 22.5 kg |
Pros & Cons
ComMarker Omni 1 5W UV
What we like
- Two field lenses included
- Marks glass, crystal, ceramics, and PCBs cleanly
- Cold-process — no charring, no heat distortion
- LightBurn compatible
- Motorised electric lift platform for Z-axis
Watch out for
- No built-in enclosure — open galvo head
- No Wi-Fi; USB-only
- 70×70mm work area small for the standard lens
- Galvo system requires EzCad2 or LightBurn 1.7+ for full control
- Heavy at 23.5 kg for a desktop unit
xTool F2 Ultra UV 5W
What we like
- 3D sub-surface glass/crystal engraving — unique at desktop scale
- Class 1 enclosed — no safety glasses needed
- Dual 48MP cameras for 0.2mm positioning accuracy
- 15,000 mm/s galvo for fast throughput
- Expandable to 200×500mm with conveyor
Watch out for
- Premium price for a UV engraver
- UV technology cannot cut — engraving and marking only
- Larger footprint than open-frame UV alternatives
Compatible Materials
ComMarker Omni 1 5W UV
GlasscrystalceramicplasticpcbWoodAcrylicLeatherAnodized AluminumMetal EngravingPaper
xTool F2 Ultra UV 5W
GlasscrystalceramicplasticpcbWoodAcrylicLeatherAnodized AluminumMetal Engravingstainless steelPaper
The ComMarker Omni 1 5W UV costs $3,299 (23% less) than the xTool F2 Ultra UV 5W, which is priced at $4,299.
Both machines share the same 5W optical power rating.
The xTool F2 Ultra UV 5W offers a 44% larger work area (200 × 200 mm vs 150 × 150 mm).
The xTool F2 Ultra UV 5W has a 33% higher maximum speed (900,000 mm/min vs 600,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, xTool F2 Ultra UV 5W includes an enclosure, while ComMarker Omni 1 5W UV does not; xTool F2 Ultra UV 5W includes a camera, while ComMarker Omni 1 5W UV does not; xTool F2 Ultra UV 5W includes WiFi connectivity, while ComMarker Omni 1 5W UV does not.