Creality Falcon A1C Basic 5W vs Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 150 × 150 mm | 400 × 415 mm |
| Max Speed | 15,000 mm/min | 10,000 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 | $199 | $119 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2022 |
| Weight | 9.7 kg | 3.2 kg |
Pros & Cons
Creality Falcon A1C Basic 5W
What we like
- Very affordable entry price at $199 for a fully enclosed Class 1 machine
- True auto focus — no manual height adjustment needed
- Interchangeable laser modules (5W, 10W diode + 2W IR) for versatile use
- Compact desktop form factor with full safety enclosure
- Mobile app and LightBurn / LaserGRBL compatible
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 5W
What we like
- Very low $119 entry price
- Large 400×415mm work area for the price
- Compact and light at 3.2kg
- 200+ material compatibility claimed
Watch out for
- Class 4 (FDA) open-beam laser — genuine eye-safety risk; safety glasses required and sold separately
- No air assist included
- No camera, WiFi, or autofocus
- Oldest design generation in the current Creality lineup (2022)
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon A1C Basic 5W
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Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W
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The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W costs $119 (40% less) than the Creality Falcon A1C Basic 5W, which is priced at $199.
Both machines share the same 5W optical power rating.
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W offers a 86% larger work area (400 × 415 mm vs 150 × 150 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1C Basic 5W has a 33% higher maximum speed (15,000 mm/min vs 10,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1C Basic 5W includes an enclosure, while Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W does not; Creality Falcon A1C Basic 5W includes WiFi connectivity, while Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W does not.