AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed vs Creality Falcon A1 10W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 10 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 440 × 415 mm | 305 × 381 mm |
| Max Speed | 30,000 mm/min | 36,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $929 | $549 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 15.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed
What we like
- Enclosure improves indoor air/fume containment and safety
- Same touchscreen smart features as the open-frame Alpha MK2
- Better suited to shared/indoor workspaces than the open-frame version
- Automatic air assist included
Watch out for
- Highest-priced 20W Alpha MK2 configuration
- Bulkier and heavier than the open-frame model
- Exact enclosure dimensions not published as text — verify before publishing
Creality Falcon A1 10W
What we like
- Fully enclosed Class 1 design with air assist and a positioning camera included standard
- Fast CoreXY motion at 600mm/s (36,000mm/min)
- Cuts 6mm wood or 10mm acrylic in a single pass
- Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL, and Falcon Design Space
Watch out for
- Manual focus only — autofocus is reserved for the A1 Pro
- No WiFi — USB/TF card operation only
- 305×381mm work area is modest for an enclosed machine at this price
- Single diode laser only — no IR/metal-marking module option
Compatible Materials
AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed
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Creality Falcon A1 10W
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The Creality Falcon A1 10W costs $549 (41% less) than the AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed, which is priced at $929.
The AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed has 50% more optical power (20W vs 10W).
The AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed offers a 36% larger work area (440 × 415 mm vs 305 × 381 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1 10W has a 17% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 30,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1 10W includes a camera, while AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed does not; AlgoLaser Alpha MK2 20W Smart Enclosed includes WiFi connectivity, while Creality Falcon A1 10W does not.