Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W vs Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 5 W | 20 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 150 × 150 mm | 370 × 360 mm |
| Max Speed | 15,000 mm/min | 18,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $256 | $499 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Weight | 9.8 kg | 7.5 kg |
Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W
What we like
- Built-in HD camera for automatic positioning and material recognition
- AI Contour Extraction and AI Background Removal speed up design prep
- AI Smart Fill & Layout for batch engraving on identical materials
- True auto focus — no manual height adjustment needed
- Compact desktop form factor with full safety enclosure
Watch out for
- Pricier than the camera-less Basic 5W model
- Small 150×150 mm work area limits project size
- IR module requires separate 24V 5A adapter (not included with base machine)
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
Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W
Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W
The Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W costs $256 (49% less) than the Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W, which is priced at $499.
The Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W has 75% more optical power (20W vs 5W).
The Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W offers a 83% larger work area (370 × 360 mm vs 150 × 150 mm).
The Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W has a 17% higher maximum speed (18,000 mm/min vs 15,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W includes an enclosure, while Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W does not; Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W includes air assist, while Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W does not; Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W includes a camera, while Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W does not; Creality Falcon A1C AI Camera 5W includes WiFi connectivity, while Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W does not.