AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed vs Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 20 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 435 mm | 268 × 358 mm |
| Max Speed | 12,000 mm/min | 36,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | No | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $599 | $1,099 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Weight | 19.4 kg | 16.8 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 Pro 20W
What we like
- AI visual autofocus removes manual leveling
- Touchscreen plus WiFi app control
- Same 600mm/s CoreXY speed as the base A1 with smarter automation
- Optional 2W IR module enables bare-metal and plastic marking
- Enclosed Class 1 design with air assist and active safety monitoring
Watch out for
- The 2W IR module is a ~$335 add-on, not included in the base package
- Smaller work area than the cheaper A1 despite roughly 2x the price
- Premium mainly buys autofocus/WiFi convenience, not more power or work area
AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed
Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W
The AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed costs $599 (45% less) than the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W, which is priced at $1,099.
The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W has 50% more optical power (20W vs 10W).
The AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed offers a 45% larger work area (400 × 435 mm vs 268 × 358 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W has a 67% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 12,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes air assist, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed does not; Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes a camera, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed does not; Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK2 10W Smart Enclosed does not.