Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 33 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 268 × 358 mm | 590 × 595 mm |
| Max Speed | 36,000 mm/min | 24,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Fixed |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,099 | $770 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Weight | 16.8 kg | 9.9 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
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
What we like
- 33W — cuts 20mm pine and 15mm black acrylic in one pass
- Huge 590×595mm base work area, expandable to 935×905mm
- Built-in auto air assist included
- 0.005mm high-precision linear slide rail X-axis
- Modular laser head — upgrade path within the S30 Ultra series
- Emergency stop switch and child safety lock
Watch out for
- Very large footprint (~800×840mm frame)
- No WiFi — Bluetooth and USB only
- No enclosure — open frame requires safe working environment
- Fixed focus (no motorised Z)
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneAnodized Aluminum
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W costs $770 (30% less) than the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W, which is priced at $1,099.
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W has 39% more optical power (33W vs 20W).
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W offers a 73% larger work area (590 × 595 mm vs 268 × 358 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W has a 33% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 24,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes an enclosure, while Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W does not; Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes a camera, while Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W does not; Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes WiFi connectivity, while Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W does not.