Creality Falcon 2 12W vs Creality Falcon2 22W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 12 W | 22 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 415 mm | 400 × 415 mm |
| Max Speed | 25,000 mm/min | 25,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | No |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $299 | $549 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Weight | 7.96 kg | 7.18 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 Falcon2 22W
What we like
- Large 400×415mm work area
- Fast 25,000 mm/min rated speed
- Integrated, LightBurn-adjustable air assist
- Solid all-aluminum-alloy open frame
- Offline TF-card operation without a computer
Watch out for
- Open frame — no built-in enclosure (hood sold separately)
- No WiFi or camera
- Manual focus only
- Optional safety hood reportedly makes accessing the TF card slot awkward
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon 2 12W
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Creality Falcon2 22W
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The Creality Falcon 2 12W costs $299 (46% less) than the Creality Falcon2 22W, which is priced at $549.
The Creality Falcon2 22W has 45% more optical power (22W vs 12W).
Both machines share the same work area of 400 × 415 mm.
Both machines share the same maximum speed of 25,000 mm/min.