Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera vs TwoTrees TS2 10W
Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera
Score 62/100 · from $299 at Creality, checked Oct 22
Creality · $299
Verdict
On our scores these two are tied at 62/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera is a 5 W diode laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the TwoTrees TS2 10W is a 10 W diode laser with 450 × 450 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 TwoTrees TS2 10W is best for
Budget buyers who want a large bed, autofocus and Wi-Fi and do not mind assembling a kit.Specs and scores side by side
| Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera | TwoTrees TS2 10W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Open frame |
| Optical power | 5 W | 10 W |
| Work area | 150 × 150 mm | 450 × 450 mm |
| Max speed | 250 mm/s (15,000 mm/min, maker claim) | 10,000 mm/min (about 167 mm/s) |
| Air assist | None | Optional extra |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| 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 flame detector, emergency stop button and automatic laser shut-off when idle. No enclosure, so goggles are required |
| Weight | 9.8 kg | 6.5 kg |
| Price | $299 | $257 |
| Overall score | 62 | 62 |
| Power score | 28 | 45 |
| Speed score | 48 | 38 |
| Ease score | 85 | 55 |
| Safety score | 86 | 35 |
| Value score | 74 | 78 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera or the TwoTrees TS2 10W?
On our scores these two are tied at 62/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera is a 5 W diode laser with a 150 × 150 mm work area; the TwoTrees TS2 10W is a 10 W diode laser with 450 × 450 mm. Both cost about the same at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera or the TwoTrees TS2 10W?
At list price the TwoTrees TS2 10W ($257) costs less than the Creality Falcon A1C 5W with AI Camera ($299).
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).