Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W vs Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 150 × 150 mm | 400 × 415 mm |
| Max Speed | 15,000 mm/min | 20,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $299 | $199 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2022 |
| Weight | 9.7 kg | 3.2 kg |
Pros & Cons
Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W
What we like
- Meaningfully more cutting power than the 5W model for the same enclosed form factor
- True auto focus — no manual height adjustment needed
- Compact desktop form factor with full safety enclosure
- Mobile app and LightBurn / LaserGRBL compatible
- IR module add-on available for metal marking
Watch out for
- Small 150×150 mm work area limits project size
- Basic version cannot be upgraded with AI Camera later
- IR module requires separate 24V 5A adapter (not included with base machine)
- No built-in camera on the base model
Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W
What we like
- Meaningful power step up from the 5W at a similarly low $199 price
- Cuts 6mm basswood or 5mm black acrylic in a single pass
- Same large 400×415mm work area
- Light and portable at 3.2kg
Watch out for
- Class 4 (FDA) open-beam laser — safety glasses required and sold separately
- No air assist, camera, or WiFi included
- Manual focus only
- Oldest design generation in the current lineup
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W
WoodLeatherAcrylicCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneAnodized Aluminum
Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStone
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W costs $199 (33% less) than the Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W, which is priced at $299.
Both machines share the same 10W optical power rating.
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W offers a 86% larger work area (400 × 415 mm vs 150 × 150 mm).
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W has a 25% higher maximum speed (20,000 mm/min vs 15,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W includes an enclosure, while Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W does not; Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W includes WiFi connectivity, while Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W does not.