AlgoLaser Pixi 1.5W 1064nm Infrared vs xTool F1 Fiber + Diode
| Laser | ||
| Type | Fiber Laser | Fiber Laser |
| Wavelength | 1,064 nm | 1,064 nm |
| Optical Power | 1.5 W | 2 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 100 × 100 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Max Speed | 6,000 mm/min | 240,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Fixed |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $379 | $1,499 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 4.5 kg |
Pros & Cons
AlgoLaser Pixi 1.5W 1064nm Infrared
What we like
- Marks bare metal and anodized aluminum — not possible with blue-diode Pixi
- Same enclosed, touchscreen convenience as the standard Pixi
- Compact and portable
- Good entry point into metal marking without a full galvo fiber setup
Watch out for
- Cannot engrave wood, leather, or acrylic — infrared-only use case
- Very low power (1.5W) limits marking depth and speed
- Small work area
- Pricier than the standard blue-diode Pixi
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
AlgoLaser Pixi 1.5W 1064nm Infrared
Metal EngravingAnodized Aluminumcoated metalsplastic
xTool F1 Fiber + Diode
Metal EngravingAnodized AluminumGlassStoneLeatherRubber
The AlgoLaser Pixi 1.5W 1064nm Infrared costs $379 (75% less) than the xTool F1 Fiber + Diode, which is priced at $1,499.
The xTool F1 Fiber + Diode has 25% more optical power (2W vs 1.5W).
The xTool F1 Fiber + Diode offers a 24% larger work area (115 × 115 mm vs 100 × 100 mm).
The xTool F1 Fiber + Diode has a 98% higher maximum speed (240,000 mm/min vs 6,000 mm/min).