Atomstack A20 Pro vs Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 445 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 10 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 410 × 400 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Max Speed | 15,000 mm/min | 15,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $429 | $299 |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2026 |
| Weight | 5.5 kg | 9.7 kg |
Pros & Cons
Atomstack A20 Pro
What we like
- 20W power at a competitive price
- Air assist included in the box
- Can cut 10mm pine in one pass
- Rotary attachment compatible
- Established brand with good support
Watch out for
- No enclosure
- No WiFi connectivity
- Moderate speed at 15,000 mm/min
Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W
What we like
- Meaningfully more cutting power than the 5W model for the same enclosed form factor
- True auto focus — no manual height adjustment needed
- Compact desktop form factor with full safety enclosure
- Mobile app and LightBurn / LaserGRBL compatible
- IR module add-on available for metal marking
Watch out for
- Small 150×150 mm work area limits project size
- Basic version cannot be upgraded with AI Camera later
- IR module requires separate 24V 5A adapter (not included with base machine)
- No built-in camera on the base model
Compatible Materials
Atomstack A20 Pro
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W
WoodLeatherAcrylicCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneAnodized Aluminum
The Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W costs $299 (30% less) than the Atomstack A20 Pro, which is priced at $429.
The Atomstack A20 Pro has 50% more optical power (20W vs 10W).
The Atomstack A20 Pro offers a 86% larger work area (410 × 400 mm vs 150 × 150 mm).
Both machines share the same maximum speed of 15,000 mm/min.
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W includes an enclosure, while Atomstack A20 Pro does not; Atomstack A20 Pro includes air assist, while Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W does not; Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W includes WiFi connectivity, while Atomstack A20 Pro does not.