Creality Falcon2 40W vs Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 40 W | 22 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 415 mm | 355 × 390 mm |
| Max Speed | 25,000 mm/min | 36,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,069 | $1,099 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Weight | 7.68 kg | 18.8 kg |
Pros & Cons
Creality Falcon2 40W
What we like
- Most powerful open-frame Falcon2 diode array (8×5.5W)
- Cuts 20mm cork or thin 0.15mm stainless steel in a single pass
- Integrated, adjustable air assist
- Fast 25,000 mm/min rated speed
Watch out for
- Open frame at 40W is a real exposure risk without an added hood and glasses
- No camera or WiFi, manual focus only
- Price range overlaps confusingly with the enclosed Falcon2 Pro 22W
Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W
What we like
- Genuine one-click Z-axis autofocus — real time savings over manual leveling
- Enclosed Class 1 design with camera and air assist standard
- Cuts 15mm basswood or 10mm black acrylic in a single pass
Watch out for
- Smaller 355×390mm work area than the cheaper base Pro 22W (400×415mm)
- Not compatible with the 1.6W fine-detail bonus module
- At least one reviewer notes the autofocus isn't fully hands-off in practice
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon2 40W
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Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W
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The Creality Falcon2 40W costs $1,069 (3% less) than the Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W, which is priced at $1,099.
The Creality Falcon2 40W has 45% more optical power (40W vs 22W).
The Creality Falcon2 40W offers a 17% larger work area (400 × 415 mm vs 355 × 390 mm).
The Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W has a 31% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 25,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W includes an enclosure, while Creality Falcon2 40W does not; Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W includes a camera, while Creality Falcon2 40W does not.