Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W vs Sculpfun S9
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 450 nm |
| Optical Power | 5 W | 5.5 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 415 mm | 410 × 415 mm |
| Max Speed | 10,000 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 | $119 | $189 |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3 kg |
Pros & Cons
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 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 5W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStone
Sculpfun S9
WoodLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberAcrylic
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W costs $119 (37% less) than the Sculpfun S9, which is priced at $189.
The Sculpfun S9 has 9% more optical power (5.5W vs 5W).
The Sculpfun S9 offers a 2% larger work area (410 × 415 mm vs 400 × 415 mm).
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon 5W has a 40% higher maximum speed (10,000 mm/min vs 6,000 mm/min).