Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W vs LaserPecker LP4
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 10 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 268 × 358 mm | 160 × 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 36,000 mm/min | 240,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Weight | 16.8 kg | 4.23 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
LaserPecker LP4
What we like
- Portable at 4 kg — battery-powered operation possible
- Dual laser (diode + IR): engrave metals AND organic materials
- Galvo speed 4,000 mm/s — extremely fast for logos and batch production
- Built-in touchscreen for offline engraving without phone
- Works on 300+ materials, 8K resolution
Watch out for
- Tiny 160×120mm working area limits project size
- No WiFi — Bluetooth only (Dongle needed for PC)
- PowerPack battery for portable use sold separately
- No enclosure for eye safety — requires goggles and conical cover
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneAnodized Aluminum
LaserPecker LP4
WoodLeatherAcrylicPaperGlassAnodized Aluminumstainless steelplasticFabricfoodStonesilicone
The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W and LaserPecker LP4 are priced identically at $1,099.
The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W has 50% more optical power (20W vs 10W).
The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W offers a 80% larger work area (268 × 358 mm vs 160 × 120 mm).
The LaserPecker LP4 has a 85% higher maximum speed (240,000 mm/min vs 36,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes an enclosure, while LaserPecker LP4 does not; Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes air assist, while LaserPecker LP4 does not; Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes a camera, while LaserPecker LP4 does not; Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes WiFi connectivity, while LaserPecker LP4 does not.