Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W vs Sculpfun S9
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 450 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 5.5 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 415 mm | 410 × 415 mm |
| Max Speed | 20,000 mm/min | 6,000 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 | $189 |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3 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 S9
What we like
- Excellent value at under $200
- Ultra-thin 0.06mm compressed spot
- Easy 20-minute assembly
- Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL
- Cuts 8mm pine cleanly
Watch out for
- No air assist or enclosure
- No WiFi connectivity
- Open frame requires safe operating environment
Compatible Materials
Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStone
Sculpfun S9
WoodLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberAcrylic
The Sculpfun S9 costs $189 (5% less) than the Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W, which is priced at $199.
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W has 45% more optical power (10W vs 5.5W).
The Sculpfun S9 offers a 2% larger work area (410 × 415 mm vs 400 × 415 mm).
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W has a 70% higher maximum speed (20,000 mm/min vs 6,000 mm/min).