AtomStack A70 Max vs Creality Falcon2 40W
Verdict
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 40W comes out ahead, 78 to 70. The AtomStack A70 Max is a 70 W diode laser with a 850 × 800 mm work area; the Creality Falcon2 40W is a 40 W diode laser with 400 × 415 mm. The Creality Falcon2 40W costs about $1,000 less at list price.
The AtomStack A70 Max is best for
Makers and small shops who mainly cut thick wood and dark acrylic and have a garage or workshop with proper extraction.The Creality Falcon2 40W is best for
Makers who cut a lot of plywood and hardwood and want the most diode power per dollar on an open frame.Specs and scores side by side
| AtomStack A70 Max | Creality Falcon2 40W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Open frame | Open frame |
| Optical power | 70 W | 40 W |
| Work area | 850 × 800 mm | 400 × 415 mm |
| Max speed | 400 mm/s (24,000 mm/min) | 25,000 mm/min (about 417 mm/s) |
| Air assist | Included | Built in |
| Camera | No | No |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Safety | Open frame with an exposed Class 4 beam; flame alarm, emergency stop button and gyroscope tilt detection; enclosure sold separately | Open frame with tilt/flip stop, emergency stop, key lock, bidirectional limit switches, filter shroud around the laser and flame, lens and airflow monitoring. No enclosure, so goggles are required |
| Weight | 19 kg | 7.68 kg |
| Price | $1,639 | $639 |
| Overall score | 70 | 78 |
| Power score | 88 | 80 |
| Speed score | 60 | 60 |
| Ease score | 62 | 62 |
| Safety score | 38 | 40 |
| Value score | 68 | 86 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the AtomStack A70 Max or the Creality Falcon2 40W?
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 40W comes out ahead, 78 to 70. The AtomStack A70 Max is a 70 W diode laser with a 850 × 800 mm work area; the Creality Falcon2 40W is a 40 W diode laser with 400 × 415 mm. The Creality Falcon2 40W costs about $1,000 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the AtomStack A70 Max or the Creality Falcon2 40W?
At list price the Creality Falcon2 40W ($639) costs less than the AtomStack A70 Max ($1,639).
How we rank: by our own scores for power, speed, ease of use, safety and value, from the maker's published specs and independent tests where they exist. Some links earn us a commission (for example TwoTrees, SainSmart, Gweike and Amazon). That never changes a score or the order of a list (disclosure).