Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W vs LaserPecker LP1 Plus
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 405 nm |
| Optical Power | 5 W | 0.6 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 ร 415 mm | 100 ร 100 mm |
| Max Speed | 10,000 mm/min | 36,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | No |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | No |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $119 | $219 |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2026 |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 0.72 kg |
Pros & Cons
Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W
What we like
- Very low $119 entry price
- Large 400ร415mm work area for the price
- Compact and light at 3.2kg
- 200+ material compatibility claimed
Watch out for
- Class 4 (FDA) open-beam laser โ 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)
LaserPecker LP1 Plus
What we like
- 30x faster than the LP1 Pro at 600mm/s
- Extremely light and pocketable at 210g (laser unit) / 720g with stand
- 2-minute setup โ no calibration required
- USB-C and power-bank powered for outdoor/mobile use
- Built-in clipart library and snap-and-engrave app workflow for total beginners
Watch out for
- Very low 0.6W power โ suited only to light engraving on soft materials, not cutting
- No enclosure included โ optional protective panels sold separately
- Bluetooth only โ no WiFi or USB data connection
- No rotary attachment support
- Fixed 200mm focal length โ no autofocus unless the optional stand is purchased
Compatible Materials
Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStone
LaserPecker LP1 Plus
WoodLeatherPaperplasticAcrylicFabricfood
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W costs $119 (46% less) than the LaserPecker LP1 Plus, which is priced at $219.
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W has 88% more optical power (5W vs 0.6W).
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W offers a 94% larger work area (400 ร 415 mm vs 100 ร 100 mm).
The LaserPecker LP1 Plus has a 72% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 10,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while LaserPecker LP1 Plus does not.