Creality Falcon2 22W vs Creality Falcon2 40W
Verdict
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 40W comes out ahead, 78 to 72. The Creality Falcon2 22W is a 22 W diode laser with a 400 × 415 mm work area; the Creality Falcon2 40W is a 40 W diode laser with 400 × 415 mm. The Creality Falcon2 22W costs about $90 less at list price.
The Creality Falcon2 22W is best for
Hobbyists who want solid wood and dark acrylic cutting on an open frame with air assist already built in.The Creality Falcon2 40W is best for
Makers who cut a lot of plywood and hardwood and want the most diode power per dollar on an open frame.Specs and scores side by side
| Creality Falcon2 22W | Creality Falcon2 40W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Open frame | Open frame |
| Optical power | 22 W | 40 W |
| Work area | 400 × 415 mm | 400 × 415 mm |
| Max speed | 25,000 mm/min (about 417 mm/s) | 25,000 mm/min (about 417 mm/s) |
| Air assist | Built in | Built in |
| Camera | No | No |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Safety | Open frame with tilt/flip stop, emergency stop, key lock, limit switches, filter shroud around the laser and flame, lens and airflow monitoring. No enclosure, so goggles are required | Open frame with tilt/flip stop, emergency stop, key lock, bidirectional limit switches, filter shroud around the laser and flame, lens and airflow monitoring. No enclosure, so goggles are required |
| Weight | 7.18 kg | 7.68 kg |
| Price | $549 | $639 |
| Overall score | 72 | 78 |
| Power score | 65 | 80 |
| Speed score | 60 | 60 |
| Ease score | 62 | 62 |
| Safety score | 40 | 40 |
| Value score | 72 | 86 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Creality Falcon2 22W or the Creality Falcon2 40W?
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 40W comes out ahead, 78 to 72. The Creality Falcon2 22W is a 22 W diode laser with a 400 × 415 mm work area; the Creality Falcon2 40W is a 40 W diode laser with 400 × 415 mm. The Creality Falcon2 22W costs about $90 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Creality Falcon2 22W or the Creality Falcon2 40W?
At list price the Creality Falcon2 22W ($549) costs less than the Creality Falcon2 40W ($639).
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