Atomstack A5 Pro vs Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 445 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 5 W | 10 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 410 × 400 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Max Speed | 6,000 mm/min | 15,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Fixed | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $169 | $299 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2026 |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 9.7 kg |
Pros & Cons
Atomstack A5 Pro
What we like
- Very affordable entry price
- Built-in eye protection filter over module
- Sturdy aluminium frame assembly
- Beginner-friendly — no focus adjustment needed
- Large community and tutorials available
Watch out for
- Fixed focus limits flexibility
- No air assist or enclosure
- Slow 6,000 mm/min speed
- No WiFi
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 A5 Pro
WoodLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubber
Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W
WoodLeatherAcrylicCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneAnodized Aluminum
The Atomstack A5 Pro costs $169 (43% less) than the Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W, which is priced at $299.
The Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W has 50% more optical power (10W vs 5W).
The Atomstack A5 Pro offers a 86% larger work area (410 × 400 mm vs 150 × 150 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W has a 60% higher maximum speed (15,000 mm/min vs 6,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W includes an enclosure, while Atomstack A5 Pro does not; Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W includes WiFi connectivity, while Atomstack A5 Pro does not.