Creality Falcon A1 10W vs Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 22 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 305 × 381 mm | 400 × 415 mm |
| Max Speed | 36,000 mm/min | 36,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $549 | $899 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Weight | 15.55 kg | 18.04 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 Pro 22W
What we like
- Enclosed Class 1 safety with camera-assisted auto-positioning
- Large 400×415mm work area despite being enclosed
- Standard air assist included
- Fine 0.08mm laser spot for detailed engraving
Watch out for
- No autofocus despite "Pro" branding — manual leveling required
- No WiFi
- Entry tier of a line that scales up to 60W
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon A1 10W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStone
Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneceramic
The Creality Falcon A1 10W costs $549 (39% less) than the Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W, which is priced at $899.
The Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W has 55% more optical power (22W vs 10W).
The Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W offers a 30% larger work area (400 × 415 mm vs 305 × 381 mm).
Both machines share the same maximum speed of 36,000 mm/min.