Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera vs Ortur Laser Master 3
Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera
Score 62/100 · from $299 at Creality, checked Oct 22
Creality · $299
Verdict
On our scores the Ortur Laser Master 3 comes out ahead, 66 to 62. The Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera is a 5 W diode laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the Ortur Laser Master 3 is a 10 W diode laser with 400 × 400 mm. Both cost about the same 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 Ortur Laser Master 3 is best for
First-time buyers who mainly engrave wood, leather and coated metal and want a quick, well-protected open frame for about $300.Specs and scores side by side
| Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera | Ortur Laser Master 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Open frame |
| Optical power | 5 W | 10 W |
| Work area | 150 × 150 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Max speed | 250 mm/s (15,000 mm/min, maker claim) | 333 mm/s (20,000 mm/min) |
| Air assist | None | Optional extra |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| 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 | Open frame with an exposed Class 4 beam; emergency stop, removable safety key, tilt detection, laser exposure time limit, USB connection monitor and active position protection; no flame detection in Ortur's safety list |
| Weight | 9.8 kg | not published |
| Price | $299 | $299.99 |
| Overall score | 62 | 66 |
| Power score | 28 | 45 |
| Speed score | 48 | 55 |
| Ease score | 85 | 65 |
| Safety score | 86 | 40 |
| Value score | 74 | 84 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera or the Ortur Laser Master 3?
On our scores the Ortur Laser Master 3 comes out ahead, 66 to 62. The Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera is a 5 W diode laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the Ortur Laser Master 3 is a 10 W diode laser with 400 × 400 mm. Both cost about the same at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera or the Ortur Laser Master 3?
At list price the Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera ($299) costs less than the Ortur Laser Master 3 ($299.99).
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).