Creality Falcon A1 10W vs Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 12 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 305 × 381 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Max Speed | 36,000 mm/min | 10,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $549 | $329 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Weight | 15.55 kg | 5.95 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
Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W
What we like
- Class 1 safety certification — fully enclosed, door-interlock protected
- 12W diode cuts 10mm paulownia in one pass
- Built-in multi-layer smoke filtration system
- Compact and portable at 5.95 kg — smallest 12W enclosed laser
- Auto-focus for hands-off setup
- Optional dual-laser version adds 1.2W IR for marking metals
Watch out for
- Small 150×150mm work area
- Bluetooth/USB only — no WiFi
- Air assist sold as separate accessory
- Camera available as separate accessory only
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon A1 10W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStone
Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W
WoodLeatherAcrylicCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
The Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W costs $329 (40% less) than the Creality Falcon A1 10W, which is priced at $549.
The Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W has 17% more optical power (12W vs 10W).
The Creality Falcon A1 10W offers a 81% larger work area (305 × 381 mm vs 150 × 150 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1 10W has a 72% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 10,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1 10W includes air assist, while Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W does not; Creality Falcon A1 10W includes a camera, while Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W does not.