Manufacturer:  xTool Price as tested:  $1,499 Link: https://www.makershed.com/products/xtool-f2-5w-ir-15w-diode-portable-dual-laser-engraver When I first got my hands on the tiny F1 laser from xTool , I was amazed at how useful the little galvo laser was. The F1 is small and enclosed for portability, it has a removable bottom plate making it easy to place it on larger objects or create jig inserts, and the dual laser allows for cuts on a wide range of materials; all this combined to make this machine a go-to for quick projects. There was only one issue: it felt a bit underpowered. xTool heard this feedback and have now released the F2. The F2 keeps the same form factor and general features of the F1 but ups the power of both of its lasers (and changes the case color). The blue diode is boosted from 10W to 15W and more importantly the 2W IR diode is upgraded to 5W, more than doubling its power. This means faster speeds for etches but also deeper cuts on metal items.…