Creality Falcon A1 10W vs Creality Falcon2 40W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 40 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 305 × 381 mm | 400 × 415 mm |
| Max Speed | 36,000 mm/min | 25,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $549 | $1,069 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Weight | 15.55 kg | 7.68 kg |
Pros & Cons
Creality Falcon A1 10W
What we like
- Fully enclosed Class 1 design with air assist and a positioning camera included standard
- Fast CoreXY motion at 600mm/s (36,000mm/min)
- Cuts 6mm wood or 10mm acrylic in a single pass
- Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL, and Falcon Design Space
Watch out for
- Manual focus only — autofocus is reserved for the A1 Pro
- No WiFi — USB/TF card operation only
- 305×381mm work area is modest for an enclosed machine at this price
- Single diode laser only — no IR/metal-marking module option
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 10W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStone
Creality Falcon2 40W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
The Creality Falcon A1 10W costs $549 (49% less) than the Creality Falcon2 40W, which is priced at $1,069.
The Creality Falcon2 40W has 75% more optical power (40W vs 10W).
The Creality Falcon2 40W offers a 30% larger work area (400 × 415 mm vs 305 × 381 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1 10W has a 31% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 25,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1 10W includes an enclosure, while Creality Falcon2 40W does not; Creality Falcon A1 10W includes a camera, while Creality Falcon2 40W does not.