Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W vs xTool D1 5W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 5 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 415 mm | 432 × 406 mm |
| Max Speed | 20,000 mm/min | 9,600 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | No |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $199 | $199 |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 5 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
xTool D1 5W
What we like
- Large work area for the price
- Compressed spot for finer engraving
- Compatible with xTool Creative Space and LightBurn
- Safety eye protection glasses included
- Good build quality with aluminium extrusions
Watch out for
- No enclosure (safety concern without cover)
- No air assist included
- Relatively slow
Compatible Materials
Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStone
xTool D1 5W
WoodLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubber
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W and xTool D1 5W are priced identically at $199.
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W has 50% more optical power (10W vs 5W).
The xTool D1 5W offers a 5% larger work area (432 × 406 mm vs 400 × 415 mm).
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W has a 52% higher maximum speed (20,000 mm/min vs 9,600 mm/min).
Feature-wise, xTool D1 5W includes WiFi connectivity, while Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W does not.