Creality Falcon A1 10W vs Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 20 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 305 × 381 mm | 370 × 360 mm |
| Max Speed | 36,000 mm/min | 18,000 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 | $499 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Weight | 15.55 kg | 7.5 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 S30 Pro Max 20W
What we like
- Cuts up to 15mm pine in one pass
- Air assist included standard
- Expandable frame design
- Good value for 20W output
Watch out for
- Open frame — no enclosure safety
- No WiFi connectivity
- Requires proper ventilation for cutting
- Heavier than smaller open-frame models
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon A1 10W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStone
Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
The Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W costs $499 (9% less) than the Creality Falcon A1 10W, which is priced at $549.
The Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W has 50% more optical power (20W vs 10W).
The Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W offers a 13% larger work area (370 × 360 mm vs 305 × 381 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1 10W has a 50% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 18,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1 10W includes an enclosure, while Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W does not; Creality Falcon A1 10W includes a camera, while Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W does not.