Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W vs FLUX Ador
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 450 nm |
| Optical Power | 22 W | 10 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 355 × 390 mm | 430 × 300 mm |
| Max Speed | 36,000 mm/min | 24,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,099 | $1,399 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Weight | 18.8 kg | 9 kg |
Pros & Cons
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
FLUX Ador
What we like
- Quick-swap module system — laser, IR, and printing modules interchangeable
- Optional 20W module upgrade and 2W IR for bare metal marking
- Built-in 8MP camera for precise material placement
- Fully enclosed Class 1 design
- Optional CMYK color printing add-on — unique at this price
Watch out for
- 10W base module; 20W upgrade costs an additional $699
- No built-in air assist
- Diode cannot engrave glass or cut thick acrylic as cleanly as CO2
- CMYK printing and 2W IR module sold separately
- LightBurn requires optional USB bridge cable
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStone
FLUX Ador
WoodLeatherAcrylicCardboardFabricPaperRubberMetal EngravingAnodized Aluminum
The Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W costs $1,099 (21% less) than the FLUX Ador, which is priced at $1,399.
The Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W has 55% more optical power (22W vs 10W).
The Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W offers a 7% larger work area (355 × 390 mm vs 430 × 300 mm).
The Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W has a 33% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 24,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W includes air assist, while FLUX Ador does not; FLUX Ador includes WiFi connectivity, while Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W does not.