AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed vs Creality Falcon A1 10W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 435 mm | 305 × 381 mm |
| Max Speed | 12,000 mm/min | 36,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | No | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $599 | $549 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Weight | 19.4 kg | 15.55 kg |
AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed
What we like
- Enclosed for safer, quieter indoor operation
- Same fixed 10W module as the open-frame MK2
- Rotary compatible
Watch out for
- Much heavier than the open-frame MK2 (enclosure adds significant weight)
- No smart features — still a manual-focus GRBL machine
- Priciest DIY KIT MK2 configuration
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
AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed
Creality Falcon A1 10W
The Creality Falcon A1 10W costs $549 (8% less) than the AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed, which is priced at $599.
Both machines share the same 10W optical power rating.
The AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed offers a 33% larger work area (400 × 435 mm vs 305 × 381 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1 10W has a 67% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 12,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1 10W includes air assist, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed does not; Creality Falcon A1 10W includes a camera, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed does not; AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed includes WiFi connectivity, while Creality Falcon A1 10W does not; Creality Falcon A1 10W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed does not.