Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W vs Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera
Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera
Score 62/100 · from $299 at Creality, checked Oct 22
Creality · $299Verdict
On our scores the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W comes out ahead, 72 to 62. The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W is a 20 W diode laser with a 358 × 268 mm work area; the Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera is a 5 W diode laser with 150 × 150 mm. The Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera costs about $580 less at list price.
The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W is best for
Beginners and craft sellers who want an enclosed, app-connected 20W laser with autofocus and camera, and may add metal marking later.The Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera is best for
Beginners, families and classrooms who want a small, safe engraver for gifts, tags and coasters rather than a cutting machine.Specs and scores side by side
| Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W | Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 20 W | 5 W |
| Work area | 358 × 268 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Max speed | 600 mm/s (maker claim) | 250 mm/s (15,000 mm/min, maker claim) |
| Air assist | Included | None |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | Class 1 (FDA) enclosure with lid-open stop, dual flame detection (camera and infrared sensor) with app alerts, tilt and drop stop, airflow monitoring, emergency stop button and key lock | Class 1 enclosure with lid-open pause, flame detection, tilt protection, overheat stop, emergency stop button and USB safety key; Creality's own FAQ still recommends safety glasses, and the beam is exposed when using the rotary |
| Weight | 16.8 kg | 9.8 kg |
| Price | $879 | $299 |
| Overall score | 72 | 62 |
| Power score | 65 | 28 |
| Speed score | 70 | 48 |
| Ease score | 88 | 85 |
| Safety score | 90 | 86 |
| Value score | 62 | 74 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W or the Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera?
On our scores the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W comes out ahead, 72 to 62. The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W is a 20 W diode laser with a 358 × 268 mm work area; the Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera is a 5 W diode laser with 150 × 150 mm. The Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera costs about $580 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W or the Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera?
At list price the Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera ($299) costs less than the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W ($879).
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).