Creality Falcon A1 10W vs Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W
Verdict
On our scores the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W comes out ahead, 72 to 70. The Creality Falcon A1 10W is a 10 W diode laser with a 305 × 381 mm work area; the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W is a 20 W diode laser with 358 × 268 mm. The Creality Falcon A1 10W costs about $550 less at list price.
The Creality Falcon A1 10W is best for
Beginners and families who want a safe, pre-assembled enclosed laser with a camera for engraving and light cutting.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.Specs and scores side by side
| Creality Falcon A1 10W | Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 10 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 305 × 381 mm | 358 × 268 mm |
| Max speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s (maker claim) |
| Air assist | Included | Included |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Safety | Class 1 (FDA) enclosure with lid-open stop, emergency stop button and built-in extraction fan | 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 |
| Weight | 15.55 kg | 16.8 kg |
| Price | $549 | $1,099 |
| Overall score | 70 | 72 |
| Power score | 45 | 65 |
| Speed score | 70 | 70 |
| Ease score | 84 | 88 |
| Safety score | 88 | 90 |
| Value score | 66 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Creality Falcon A1 10W or the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W?
On our scores the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W comes out ahead, 72 to 70. The Creality Falcon A1 10W is a 10 W diode laser with a 305 × 381 mm work area; the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W is a 20 W diode laser with 358 × 268 mm. The Creality Falcon A1 10W costs about $550 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Creality Falcon A1 10W or the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W?
At list price the Creality Falcon A1 10W ($549) costs less than the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W ($1,099).
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).