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- P2S and P3 CO₂ research
- F2 Ultra hybrid research
- Buyers comparing exact regional configurations
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- Regional class and warranty can differ
- Bundles change installed cost
- Maximum speed is not production throughput
Machines in this decision
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xTool P2S
Evidence recordCO2 · 55 W · 600 × 305 mm
- Fit
- premium enclosed CO₂ workflow
- Watch
- regional SKU/class and warranty must match
- Price context
- £2,699 — UK standalone price observed 3 Sep 2026; bundles and VAT context vary
xTool P3
Evidence recordCO2 · 80 W · 915 × 458 mm
- Fit
- larger-format enclosed CO₂ workflow
- Watch
- 105 kg machine demands route and bench planning
- Price context
- Verify regional checkout — No evergreen launch price stored; configuration and region materially change total
xTool F2 Ultra
Evidence recordDual diode/fiber · 40 W blue diode + 60 W 1064 nm MOPA · 220 × 220 mm internal area
- Fit
- integrated dual-process workflow
- Watch
- small internal work area
- Price context
- $5,299 — US dual 60 W MOPA + 40 W diode promotional price observed 3 Sep 2026; MOPA-only and bundle prices differ
Evidence desk
Side-by-side documented facts
Facts below were checked against official sources on 3 Sep 2026. Prices, bundles and regional terms can change.
| Criterion | xTool P2S | xTool P3 | xTool F2 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser process | CO2 · 55 W | CO2 · 80 W | Dual diode/fiber · 40 W blue diode + 60 W 1064 nm MOPA |
| Published work area | 600 × 305 mm | 915 × 458 mm | 220 × 220 mm internal area |
| Enclosure / class context | Enclosed; classification varies by regional SKU | Vendor manual states Class 1 system | Integrated enclosed workflow per current product documentation |
| Ventilation context | Built-in exhaust fan and window hose; filtration is optional | Exact installation and extraction must follow current manual | Use model-specific extraction and material controls |
| Machine dimensions | Not established in the reviewed evidence | Not established in the reviewed evidence | Not established in the reviewed evidence |
| Published weight | Not established in the reviewed evidence | Not established in the reviewed evidence | Not established in the reviewed evidence |
| Rotary compatibility | Not established in the reviewed evidence | Not established in the reviewed evidence | RA3 rotary supported; exact object capacity was not established in the reviewed evidence |
| Electrical / cooling | Not established in the reviewed evidence | Not established in the reviewed evidence | Not established in the reviewed evidence |
| Software | Not established in the reviewed evidence | Not established in the reviewed evidence | xTool Studio/XCS; current official FAQ says F2 Ultra is no longer LightBurn-compatible |
| Availability | Recheck the current regional product page | Recheck the current regional product page | Official US page stated shipment in 7–9 business days when checked 3 Sep 2026 |
| Published price | £2,699. UK standalone price observed 3 Sep 2026; bundles and VAT context vary | Verify regional checkout. No evergreen launch price stored; configuration and region materially change total | $5,299. US dual 60 W MOPA + 40 W diode promotional price observed 3 Sep 2026; MOPA-only and bundle prices differ |
| Warranty context | Regional terms differ: reviewed US material states 12 months; UK material states 24 months | Verify current regional policy and exact configuration | Verify current regional policy |
CO₂ range: P2S and P3
P2S is a 55 W CO₂ system with a published 600 × 305 mm area. P3 moves to a documented 80 W source and 915 × 458 mm area, but its 105 kg mass, 1,700 W published input and larger route make site planning a first-order decision.
These systems are relevant to verified acrylic and organic-material workflows. Regional classification, warranty, price and bundle content must match the exact purchase location.
Hybrid range: F2 Ultra
F2 Ultra combines documented diode and MOPA sources inside a compact workflow. Each material must route to the correct source; hybrid does not mean every material or operation is supported.
Its small internal field favors compact personalization rather than large sheet production. Current regional price and warranty remain fields to verify in the exact cart.
How to compare xTool
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Decision criteria
Primary and authoritative sources
A source link supports the stated fact; it is not an endorsement.
- xTool P3: xTool P3 official manual/specification article
- xTool F2 Ultra: xTool F2 Ultra official manual
- xTool F2 Ultra: xTool F2 Ultra material routing
- xTool: laser material safety guidance
- xTool P2S: Official xTool P2S page
- xTool P3: xTool P3 official FAQ
- xTool F2 Ultra: xTool F2 Ultra official product page