Creality Falcon A1C Basic 5W vs Genmitsu Kiosk 10W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 5 W | 10 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 150 × 150 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Max Speed | 15,000 mm/min | 12,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Fixed |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | No |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $199 | $259 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Weight | 9.7 kg | 2.8 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
Genmitsu Kiosk 10W
What we like
- Extremely compact and portable — desktop footprint
- Pre-assembled, works out of the box
- Removable base plate for engraving larger objects
- Multiple power tiers (2.5W/5W/10W)
- Affordable entry price
Watch out for
- Tiny 100x100mm work area — very limiting
- No air assist
- Slow at 12,000mm/min vs competitors
- Not suitable for cutting thicker materials
- Small work area rules out most professional projects
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon A1C Basic 5W
WoodLeatherAcrylicCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneAnodized Aluminum
Genmitsu Kiosk 10W
WoodLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubber
The Creality Falcon A1C Basic 5W costs $199 (23% less) than the Genmitsu Kiosk 10W, which is priced at $259.
The Genmitsu Kiosk 10W has 50% more optical power (10W vs 5W).
The Creality Falcon A1C Basic 5W offers a 56% larger work area (150 × 150 mm vs 100 × 100 mm).
The Creality Falcon A1C Basic 5W has a 20% higher maximum speed (15,000 mm/min vs 12,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon A1C Basic 5W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while Genmitsu Kiosk 10W does not.