AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W vs Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W
AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W
Score 68/100 · from $2,329 at AtomStack, checked Oct 22
AtomStack · $2,329
Verdict
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W comes out ahead, 74 to 68. The AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W is a 90 W diode laser with a 800 × 800 mm work area; the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W is a 60 W diode laser with 400 × 400 mm. The Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W costs about $430 less at list price.
The AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W is best for
Production shops that cut thick wood or dark acrylic for hours at a time in a vented workshop and want steadier power than an air-cooled diode gives.The Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W is best for
Makers and small shops who mostly cut thick wood and dark acrylic and want that power in a Class 1 box rather than an open frame.Specs and scores side by side
| AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W | Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Open frame | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 90 W | 60 W |
| Work area | 800 × 800 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Max speed | Not published by AtomStack | About 417 mm/s (25,000 mm/min, maker claim) |
| Air assist | Included | Included |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Safety | Open frame with an exposed Class 4 beam; flame alarm, emergency stop, laser temperature, water flow, water level and water temperature alarms, and a USB key needed to run; enclosure sold separately | Class 1 (FDA) enclosure with lid-open stop, flame, airflow and dirty-lens monitoring, tilt and drop stop, emergency stop button and key lock; safety goggles included |
| Weight | 31 kg | 19.51 kg |
| Price | $2,329 | $1,899 |
| Overall score | 68 | 74 |
| Power score | 90 | 86 |
| Speed score | 58 | 60 |
| Ease score | 55 | 72 |
| Safety score | 38 | 88 |
| Value score | 62 | 68 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W or the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W?
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W comes out ahead, 74 to 68. The AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W is a 90 W diode laser with a 800 × 800 mm work area; the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W is a 60 W diode laser with 400 × 400 mm. The Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W costs about $430 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W or the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W?
At list price the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W ($1,899) costs less than the AtomStack Glacier 90W / 120W ($2,329).
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).