Creality Falcon 2 12W vs LaserPecker LP1 Plus
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 405 nm |
| Optical Power | 12 W | 0.6 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 ร 415 mm | 100 ร 100 mm |
| Max Speed | 25,000 mm/min | 36,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | No |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | No |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $299 | $219 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Weight | 7.96 kg | 0.72 kg |
Pros & Cons
Creality Falcon 2 12W
What we like
- Excellent value โ 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 โ less community depth than Ortur
LaserPecker LP1 Plus
What we like
- 30x faster than the LP1 Pro at 600mm/s
- Extremely light and pocketable at 210g (laser unit) / 720g with stand
- 2-minute setup โ no calibration required
- USB-C and power-bank powered for outdoor/mobile use
- Built-in clipart library and snap-and-engrave app workflow for total beginners
Watch out for
- Very low 0.6W power โ suited only to light engraving on soft materials, not cutting
- No enclosure included โ optional protective panels sold separately
- Bluetooth only โ no WiFi or USB data connection
- No rotary attachment support
- Fixed 200mm focal length โ no autofocus unless the optional stand is purchased
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon 2 12W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
LaserPecker LP1 Plus
WoodLeatherPaperplasticAcrylicFabricfood
The LaserPecker LP1 Plus costs $219 (27% less) than the Creality Falcon 2 12W, which is priced at $299.
The Creality Falcon 2 12W has 95% more optical power (12W vs 0.6W).
The Creality Falcon 2 12W offers a 94% larger work area (400 ร 415 mm vs 100 ร 100 mm).
The LaserPecker LP1 Plus has a 31% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 25,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon 2 12W includes air assist, while LaserPecker LP1 Plus does not; Creality Falcon 2 12W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while LaserPecker LP1 Plus does not.