Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W vs Snapmaker Ray 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 × 600 mm |
| Max Speed | 36,000 mm/min | 30,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,099 | $1,699 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Weight | 16.8 kg | 15.06 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
Snapmaker Ray 40W
What we like
- Cuts up to 15mm basswood in a single pass
- Smart Air Assist pump included in box
- Large 400×600mm work area
- Wi-Fi + USB connectivity with LightBurn support
- FDA Class 1 certified with optional enclosure
Watch out for
- No autofocus (manual focus lever)
- No built-in enclosure (sold separately)
- No camera module
- Laser-only (no 3-in-1 like Artisan)
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneAnodized Aluminum
Snapmaker Ray 40W
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricPaperAnodized AluminumMetal Engraving
The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W costs $1,099 (35% less) than the Snapmaker Ray 40W, which is priced at $1,699.
The Snapmaker Ray 40W has 50% more optical power (40W vs 20W).
The Snapmaker Ray 40W offers a 60% larger work area (400 × 600 mm vs 268 × 358 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W has a 17% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 30,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes an enclosure, while Snapmaker Ray 40W does not; Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W includes a camera, while Snapmaker Ray 40W does not.