Creality Falcon A1 10W vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 33 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 305 × 381 mm | 590 × 595 mm |
| Max Speed | 36,000 mm/min | 24,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Fixed |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $549 | $770 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Weight | 15.55 kg | 9.9 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 Ultra 33W
What we like
- 33W — cuts 20mm pine and 15mm black acrylic in one pass
- Huge 590×595mm base work area, expandable to 935×905mm
- Built-in auto air assist included
- 0.005mm high-precision linear slide rail X-axis
- Modular laser head — upgrade path within the S30 Ultra series
- Emergency stop switch and child safety lock
Watch out for
- Very large footprint (~800×840mm frame)
- No WiFi — Bluetooth and USB only
- No enclosure — open frame requires safe working environment
- Fixed focus (no motorised Z)
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon A1 10W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStone
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
The Creality Falcon A1 10W costs $549 (29% less) than the Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W, which is priced at $770.
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W has 70% more optical power (33W vs 10W).
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W offers a 67% larger work area (590 × 595 mm vs 305 × 381 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1 10W has a 33% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 24,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1 10W includes an enclosure, while Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W does not; Creality Falcon A1 10W includes a camera, while Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W does not.