Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W vs Creality Falcon2 40W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 40 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 268 × 358 mm | 400 × 415 mm |
| Max Speed | 36,000 mm/min | 25,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,099 | $1,069 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Weight | 16.8 kg | 7.68 kg |
Pros & Cons
Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W
What we like
- AI visual autofocus removes manual leveling
- Touchscreen plus WiFi app control
- Same 600mm/s CoreXY speed as the base A1 with smarter automation
- Optional 2W IR module enables bare-metal and plastic marking
- Enclosed Class 1 design with air assist and active safety monitoring
Watch out for
- The 2W IR module is a ~$335 add-on, not included in the base package
- Smaller work area than the cheaper A1 despite roughly 2x the price
- Premium mainly buys autofocus/WiFi convenience, not more power or work area
Creality Falcon2 40W
What we like
- Most powerful open-frame Falcon2 diode array (8×5.5W)
- Cuts 20mm cork or thin 0.15mm stainless steel in a single pass
- Integrated, adjustable air assist
- Fast 25,000 mm/min rated speed
Watch out for
- Open frame at 40W is a real exposure risk without an added hood and glasses
- No camera or WiFi, manual focus only
- Price range overlaps confusingly with the enclosed Falcon2 Pro 22W
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W
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Creality Falcon2 40W
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The Creality Falcon2 40W costs $1,069 (3% less) than the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W, which is priced at $1,099.
The Creality Falcon2 40W has 50% more optical power (40W vs 20W).
The Creality Falcon2 40W offers a 42% larger work area (400 × 415 mm vs 268 × 358 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W has a 31% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 25,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes an enclosure, while Creality Falcon2 40W does not; Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes a camera, while Creality Falcon2 40W does not; Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes WiFi connectivity, while Creality Falcon2 40W does not.