Best for
- UV versus MOPA/diode decisions
- Fine personalization workflows
- Buyers checking hybrid-system tradeoffs
Watch for
- Lumos options materially change price and capability
- Regional F2 pricing is unresolved here
- Small work areas limit product geometry
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WeCreat Lumos Ultra
Evidence recordDual UV/MOPA · 6 W UV; optional 60 W or 100 W MOPA · 210 × 210 mm standard
- Fit
- specialized UV marking
- Watch
- preorder timing conflicted
- Price context
- $3,799 — US UV Basic preorder price observed 3 Sep 2026; configurations extend much higher
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 | WeCreat Lumos Ultra | xTool F2 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Laser process | Dual UV/MOPA · 6 W UV; optional 60 W or 100 W MOPA | Dual diode/fiber · 40 W blue diode + 60 W 1064 nm MOPA |
| Published work area | 210 × 210 mm standard | 220 × 220 mm internal area |
| Enclosure / class context | System class not established in reviewed source | Integrated enclosed workflow per current product documentation |
| Ventilation context | Extractor optional for most listed configurations | Use model-specific extraction and material controls |
| Machine dimensions | 450 × 270 × 442.8 mm | Not established in the reviewed evidence |
| Published weight | 20 kg | Not established in the reviewed evidence |
| Rotary compatibility | Rotary supported up to a stated 100 mm diameter; rotary plus slider up to 380 mm length | 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 |
| Software | MakeIt and LightBurn on Windows/macOS; USB and Wi-Fi | xTool Studio/XCS; current official FAQ says F2 Ultra is no longer LightBurn-compatible |
| Availability | Preorder; current product page estimated mid-October shipping when checked 3 Sep 2026 | Official US page stated shipment in 7–9 business days when checked 3 Sep 2026 |
| Published price | $3,799. US UV Basic preorder price observed 3 Sep 2026; configurations extend much higher | $5,299. US dual 60 W MOPA + 40 W diode promotional price observed 3 Sep 2026; MOPA-only and bundle prices differ |
| Warranty context | 12 months | Verify current regional policy |
What Lumos Ultra does better
The current base configuration provides a documented 6 W, 355 nm UV source for fine work on selected glass, ceramic, plastics and other materials supported by the exact documentation. Its standard area is 210 × 210 mm, with separate crystal, slider and conveyor contexts.
Optional 60 W or 100 W MOPA configurations expand the process and raise the current price substantially. They must be treated as different purchase configurations, not free capability in the UV base.
What F2 Ultra does better
The documented dual configuration combines a 40 W blue diode with a 60 W, 1064 nm MOPA source, routing organic materials and metals to different sources. A less expensive MOPA-only configuration is also current. The recorded internal field is 220 × 220 mm.
This makes F2 Ultra the clearer research path when the paid mix needs MOPA metal marking alone or both documented diode work and MOPA marking. The separate F2 Ultra UV is different hardware and is not included.
Limitations and cost
Lumos Ultra was a preorder when checked, its class was not established in the reviewed evidence, and its extractor depends on configuration. F2 Ultra does not include UV; the current official FAQ also says it is no longer LightBurn-compatible.
On 3 Sep 2026, Lumos Ultra was $3,799 for UV only and $6,490 for a UV-plus-60 W MOPA package; F2 Ultra was $4,299 MOPA-only and $5,299 for the 60 W MOPA-plus-40 W diode configuration. Compare exact carts, rotary or conveyor, extractor, shipping, tax and site work.
Who should choose neither
Choose neither if the core job is large-format sheet cutting, if the material is unidentified, or if required controls cannot be installed. A dedicated CO₂, conventional fiber or larger production platform may fit better.
Request exact-material samples and current manuals before treating either platform as production-qualified.
EtchCompass has not performed hands-on tests of either machine. This comparison uses current official documentation and leaves unresolved fields visible.
Decision criteria
Primary and authoritative sources
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