Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W vs Snapmaker Ray 40W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 22 W | 40 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 355 × 390 mm | 400 × 600 mm |
| Max Speed | 36,000 mm/min | 30,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,099 | $1,699 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Weight | 18.8 kg | 15.06 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
Snapmaker Ray 40W
What we like
- Cuts up to 15mm basswood in a single pass
- Smart Air Assist pump included in box
- Large 400×600mm work area
- Wi-Fi + USB connectivity with LightBurn support
- FDA Class 1 certified with optional enclosure
Watch out for
- No autofocus (manual focus lever)
- No built-in enclosure (sold separately)
- No camera module
- Laser-only (no 3-in-1 like Artisan)
Compatible Materials
Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStone
Snapmaker Ray 40W
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricPaperAnodized AluminumMetal Engraving
The Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W costs $1,099 (35% less) than the Snapmaker Ray 40W, which is priced at $1,699.
The Snapmaker Ray 40W has 45% more optical power (40W vs 22W).
The Snapmaker Ray 40W offers a 42% larger work area (400 × 600 mm vs 355 × 390 mm).
The Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W has a 17% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 30,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W includes an enclosure, while Snapmaker Ray 40W does not; Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W includes a camera, while Snapmaker Ray 40W does not; Snapmaker Ray 40W includes WiFi connectivity, while Creality Falcon2 Pro S 22W does not.