Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W vs xTool D1 5W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 5 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 150 × 150 mm | 432 × 406 mm |
| Max Speed | 15,000 mm/min | 9,600 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $299 | $199 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2022 |
| Weight | 9.7 kg | 5 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
xTool D1 5W
What we like
- Large work area for the price
- Compressed spot for finer engraving
- Compatible with xTool Creative Space and LightBurn
- Safety eye protection glasses included
- Good build quality with aluminium extrusions
Watch out for
- No enclosure (safety concern without cover)
- No air assist included
- Relatively slow
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W
WoodLeatherAcrylicCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneAnodized Aluminum
xTool D1 5W
WoodLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubber
The xTool D1 5W costs $199 (33% less) than the Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W, which is priced at $299.
The Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W has 50% more optical power (10W vs 5W).
The xTool D1 5W offers a 87% larger work area (432 × 406 mm vs 150 × 150 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W has a 36% higher maximum speed (15,000 mm/min vs 9,600 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1C Basic 10W includes an enclosure, while xTool D1 5W does not.