AlgoLaser Pixi 5W vs Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 5 W | 10 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 100 × 100 mm | 400 × 415 mm |
| Max Speed | 6,000 mm/min | 20,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Fixed | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $229 | $199 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Weight | 3.75 kg | 3.2 kg |
Pros & Cons
AlgoLaser Pixi 5W
What we like
- Fully enclosed — safe for indoor/tabletop use
- Touchscreen + app control, very beginner-friendly
- Compact and portable
- CNET-recognized for ease of use
Watch out for
- Small work area limits project size
- Can cut, but only thin materials
Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W
What we like
- Meaningful power step up from the 5W at a similarly low $199 price
- Cuts 6mm basswood or 5mm black acrylic in a single pass
- Same large 400×415mm work area
- Light and portable at 3.2kg
Watch out for
- Class 4 (FDA) open-beam laser — safety glasses required and sold separately
- No air assist, camera, or WiFi included
- Manual focus only
- Oldest design generation in the current lineup
Compatible Materials
AlgoLaser Pixi 5W
WoodLeatherCardboardPaperRubber
Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStone
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W costs $199 (13% less) than the AlgoLaser Pixi 5W, which is priced at $229.
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W has 50% more optical power (10W vs 5W).
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W offers a 94% larger work area (400 × 415 mm vs 100 × 100 mm).
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W has a 70% higher maximum speed (20,000 mm/min vs 6,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, AlgoLaser Pixi 5W includes an enclosure, while Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W does not; AlgoLaser Pixi 5W includes WiFi connectivity, while Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W does not.