Creality Falcon A1 10W vs Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W
Verdict
On our scores the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W comes out ahead, 74 to 70. The Creality Falcon A1 10W is a 10 W diode laser with a 305 × 381 mm work area; the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W is a 50 W co2 laser with 510 × 300 mm. The Creality Falcon A1 10W costs about $1,110 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 Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W is best for
Makers who want an all-in-one enclosed 50W CO2 with the rotary included, if they can catch it in stock.Specs and scores side by side
| Creality Falcon A1 10W | Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | CO2 laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 10 W | 50 W |
| Work area | 305 × 381 mm | 510 × 300 mm |
| Max speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Air assist | Included | Built in |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Safety | Class 1 (FDA) enclosure with lid-open stop, emergency stop button and built-in extraction fan | Fully enclosed, maker states Class 1 (FDA certified), pauses when the lid is opened, emergency stop button |
| Weight | 15.55 kg | 42.6 kg |
| Price | $549 | $1,659 |
| Overall score | 70 | 74 |
| Power score | 45 | 80 |
| Speed score | 70 | 70 |
| Ease score | 84 | 82 |
| Safety score | 88 | 88 |
| Value score | 66 | 84 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Creality Falcon A1 10W or the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W?
On our scores the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W comes out ahead, 74 to 70. The Creality Falcon A1 10W is a 10 W diode laser with a 305 × 381 mm work area; the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W is a 50 W co2 laser with 510 × 300 mm. The Creality Falcon A1 10W costs about $1,110 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Creality Falcon A1 10W or the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W?
At list price the Creality Falcon A1 10W ($549) costs less than the Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W ($1,659).
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).