Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W vs Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 12 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 415 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Max Speed | 20,000 mm/min | 10,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $199 | $329 |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 5.95 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
Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W
What we like
- Class 1 safety certification — fully enclosed, door-interlock protected
- 12W diode cuts 10mm paulownia in one pass
- Built-in multi-layer smoke filtration system
- Compact and portable at 5.95 kg — smallest 12W enclosed laser
- Auto-focus for hands-off setup
- Optional dual-laser version adds 1.2W IR for marking metals
Watch out for
- Small 150×150mm work area
- Bluetooth/USB only — no WiFi
- Air assist sold as separate accessory
- Camera available as separate accessory only
Compatible Materials
Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStone
Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W
WoodLeatherAcrylicCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W costs $199 (40% less) than the Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W, which is priced at $329.
The Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W has 17% more optical power (12W vs 10W).
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 50% higher maximum speed (20,000 mm/min vs 10,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W includes an enclosure, while Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W does not.