Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W vs Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 40 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 268 × 358 mm | 355 × 390 mm |
| Max Speed | 36,000 mm/min | 36,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,099 | $1,649 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Weight | 16.8 kg | 19.6 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 Pro S 40W
What we like
- Autofocus plus higher 40W power in one package
- Cuts 20mm basswood or colored acrylic in a single pass
- Enclosed Class 1 design with camera and air assist standard
Watch out for
- Not compatible with the 1.6W fine-detail bonus module that base Pro 40W supports
- Smaller work area than the base (non-S) Pro 40W
- No WiFi
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W
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Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W costs $1,099 (33% less) than the Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W, which is priced at $1,649.
The Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W has 50% more optical power (40W vs 20W).
The Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W offers a 31% larger work area (355 × 390 mm vs 268 × 358 mm).
Both machines share the same maximum speed of 36,000 mm/min.
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes WiFi connectivity, while Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W does not.