Creality Falcon T1 20W (5-in-1 Modular) vs xTool S1 40W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 445 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 40 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 175 × 175 mm | 498 × 319 mm |
| Max Speed | 600,000 mm/min | 36,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $2,249 | $2,499 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Weight | 24.5 kg | 20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Creality Falcon T1 20W (5-in-1 Modular)
What we like
- Interchangeable modules (diode, fiber, MOPA, UV) cover engraving, deep cutting, and metal marking in one chassis
- Extremely fast galvo scanning up to 10,000 mm/s
- Tool-free module swaps in roughly 15 seconds
- Built-in HD camera with live preview and auto-positioning
- Fully enclosed Class 1 design with flame, tilt, and lid-interlock monitoring
Watch out for
- Small 175×175mm work field versus 400mm+ gantry machines
- Expensive — additional laser modules cost roughly $2,700–$5,000 each
- Manual (not auto) height focus on the base diode module
- UV and MOPA modules had delayed availability at launch
- Brand-new 2026 platform with no long-term reliability track record yet
xTool S1 40W
What we like
- Cuts 18mm wood and 15mm acrylic in one pass
- Can mark and score thin stainless steel
- Full Class 1 enclosure — no safety glasses required
- Built-in camera for precise placement
- Autofocus and air assist included
- Same fast 36,000 mm/min (600 mm/s) speed as 20W
Watch out for
- Significantly pricier than the 20W variant
- Heavier than open-frame equivalents
- Enclosure limits maximum material height
- Diode still falls short of CO₂ for thick acrylic or glass
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon T1 20W (5-in-1 Modular)
steelaluminumWoodAcrylicAnodized Aluminumplastic
xTool S1 40W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal EngravingAnodized Aluminumstainless steel
The Creality Falcon T1 20W (5-in-1 Modular) costs $2,249 (10% less) than the xTool S1 40W, which is priced at $2,499.
The xTool S1 40W has 50% more optical power (40W vs 20W).
The xTool S1 40W offers a 81% larger work area (498 × 319 mm vs 175 × 175 mm).
The Creality Falcon T1 20W (5-in-1 Modular) has a 94% higher maximum speed (600,000 mm/min vs 36,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, xTool S1 40W includes air assist, while Creality Falcon T1 20W (5-in-1 Modular) does not.