Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W vs Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 5 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 415 mm | 400 × 415 mm |
| Max Speed | 20,000 mm/min | 10,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | No |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $199 | $119 |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.2 kg |
Pros & Cons
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
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 CR-Laser Falcon 10W
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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 CR-Laser Falcon 10W, which is priced at $199.
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W has 50% more optical power (10W vs 5W).
Both machines share the same work area of 400 × 415 mm.
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W has a 50% higher maximum speed (20,000 mm/min vs 10,000 mm/min).