Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W vs LaserPecker LX2
Verdict
On our scores these two are tied at 72/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W is a 20 W diode laser with a 358 × 268 mm work area; the LaserPecker LX2 is a 20 W diode laser with 500 × 305 mm. The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W costs about $620 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 LaserPecker LX2 is best for
Small businesses, classrooms and serious makers who want a large Class 1 enclosed diode laser now and plan to add a 40W cutting head or infrared metal marking later.Specs and scores side by side
| Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W | LaserPecker LX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 358 × 268 mm | 500 × 305 mm |
| Max speed | 600 mm/s (maker claim) | 1,000 mm/s at 10,000 mm/s² acceleration (maker claim) |
| Air assist | Included | Included |
| 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 (maker claim) with lid and front door detection, a safety key, material presence, flame, temperature and tilt detection, an emergency stop and a light-filtering window; current bundles add an automatic fire extinguisher module |
| Weight | 16.8 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Price | $879 | $1,499 |
| Overall score | 72 | 72 |
| Power score | 65 | 65 |
| Speed score | 70 | 78 |
| Ease score | 88 | 78 |
| Safety score | 90 | 90 |
| Value score | 62 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W or the LaserPecker LX2?
On our scores these two are tied at 72/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W is a 20 W diode laser with a 358 × 268 mm work area; the LaserPecker LX2 is a 20 W diode laser with 500 × 305 mm. The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W costs about $620 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W or the LaserPecker LX2?
At list price the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W ($879) costs less than the LaserPecker LX2 ($1,499).
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).