Creality Falcon 2 12W vs Creality Falcon A1 10W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 12 W | 10 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 415 mm | 305 × 381 mm |
| Max Speed | 25,000 mm/min | 36,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $299 | $549 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Weight | 7.96 kg | 15.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
Creality Falcon 2 12W
What we like
- Excellent value — 12W with air assist under $300
- Fast 25,000 mm/min speed
- Air assist included standard
- Creality brand support and community
- Compatible with LightBurn
Watch out for
- No WiFi
- Open frame design
- No camera
- Newer brand in lasers — less community depth than Ortur
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
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon 2 12W
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Creality Falcon A1 10W
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The Creality Falcon 2 12W costs $299 (46% less) than the Creality Falcon A1 10W, which is priced at $549.
The Creality Falcon 2 12W has 17% more optical power (12W vs 10W).
The Creality Falcon 2 12W offers a 30% larger work area (400 × 415 mm vs 305 × 381 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1 10W has a 31% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 25,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1 10W includes an enclosure, while Creality Falcon 2 12W does not; Creality Falcon A1 10W includes a camera, while Creality Falcon 2 12W does not.