Creality Falcon 2 12W vs Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 12 W | 10 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 415 mm | 400 × 415 mm |
| Max Speed | 25,000 mm/min | 20,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | No |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $299 | $199 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Weight | 7.96 kg | 3.2 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 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
Creality Falcon 2 12W
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Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W
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The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W costs $199 (33% less) than the Creality Falcon 2 12W, which is priced at $299.
The Creality Falcon 2 12W has 17% more optical power (12W vs 10W).
Both machines share the same work area of 400 × 415 mm.
The Creality Falcon 2 12W has a 20% higher maximum speed (25,000 mm/min vs 20,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon 2 12W includes air assist, while Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W does not.