AlgoLaser DIY KIT Extended 10W (15.7"×33.5") vs Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 5 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 850 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Max Speed | 12,000 mm/min | 15,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | No | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $289 | $256 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 9.8 kg |
AlgoLaser DIY KIT Extended 10W (15.7"×33.5")
What we like
- Longer bed than the standard DIY KIT for bigger projects
- Budget-friendly for the extra work area gained
- Same simple GRBL operation as the standard kit
- More power than the 5W version for more projects
Watch out for
- Camera, air pump are sold separately
- Larger footprint needed on the desk/bench
Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W
What we like
- Built-in HD camera for automatic positioning and material recognition
- AI Contour Extraction and AI Background Removal speed up design prep
- AI Smart Fill & Layout for batch engraving on identical materials
- True auto focus — no manual height adjustment needed
- Compact desktop form factor with full safety enclosure
Watch out for
- Pricier than the camera-less Basic 5W model
- Small 150×150 mm work area limits project size
- IR module requires separate 24V 5A adapter (not included with base machine)
AlgoLaser DIY KIT Extended 10W (15.7"×33.5")
Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W
The Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W costs $256 (11% less) than the AlgoLaser DIY KIT Extended 10W (15.7"×33.5"), which is priced at $289.
The AlgoLaser DIY KIT Extended 10W (15.7"×33.5") has 50% more optical power (10W vs 5W).
The AlgoLaser DIY KIT Extended 10W (15.7"×33.5") offers a 93% larger work area (400 × 850 mm vs 150 × 150 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W has a 20% higher maximum speed (15,000 mm/min vs 12,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W includes an enclosure, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT Extended 10W (15.7"×33.5") does not; Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W includes a camera, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT Extended 10W (15.7"×33.5") does not; Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT Extended 10W (15.7"×33.5") does not.