Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W vs Sculpfun iCube 3W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 5 W | 3 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 415 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Max Speed | 10,000 mm/min | 10,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | No |
| WiFi | No | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $119 | $159 |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.2 kg |
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)
Sculpfun iCube 3W
What we like
- Fully enclosed with integrated smoke filter
- Autofocus for quick setup
- WiFi connectivity
- Compact footprint suitable for home use
Watch out for
- Small 125×125mm work area
- No rotary attachment support
Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W
Sculpfun iCube 3W
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W costs $119 (25% less) than the Sculpfun iCube 3W, which is priced at $159.
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W has 40% more optical power (5W vs 3W).
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W offers a 91% larger work area (400 × 415 mm vs 125 × 125 mm).
Both machines share the same maximum speed of 10,000 mm/min.
Feature-wise, Sculpfun iCube 3W includes an enclosure, while Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W does not; Sculpfun iCube 3W includes air assist, while Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W does not; Sculpfun iCube 3W includes WiFi connectivity, while Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W does not; Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while Sculpfun iCube 3W does not.