Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera vs SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W
Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera
Score 62/100 · from $299 at Creality, checked Oct 22
Creality · $299
Verdict
On our scores the SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W comes out ahead, 76 to 62. The Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera is a 5 W diode laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W is a 20 W diode laser with 400 × 400 mm. The Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera costs about $400 less at list price.
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.The SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W is best for
Home users who want a 20W diode in a real Class 1 enclosure with camera and air assist in the box.Specs and scores side by side
| Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera | SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 5 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 150 × 150 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Max speed | 250 mm/s (15,000 mm/min, maker claim) | 40,000 mm/min (about 667 mm/s) |
| Air assist | None | Included |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Safety | 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 | Class 1 enclosure with door sensor, flame sensor, tilt protection, emergency stop and key switch |
| Weight | 9.8 kg | not published |
| Price | $299 | $699 |
| Overall score | 62 | 76 |
| Power score | 28 | 65 |
| Speed score | 48 | 72 |
| Ease score | 85 | 82 |
| Safety score | 86 | 90 |
| Value score | 74 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera or the SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W?
On our scores the SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W comes out ahead, 76 to 62. The Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera is a 5 W diode laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W is a 20 W diode laser with 400 × 400 mm. The Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera costs about $400 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera or the SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W?
At list price the Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera ($299) costs less than the SainSmart Genmitsu L8 20W ($699).
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).