Creality Falcon2 22W vs Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W
Verdict
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W comes out ahead, 74 to 72. The Creality Falcon2 22W is a 22 W diode laser with a 400 × 415 mm work area; the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W is a 60 W diode laser with 400 × 400 mm. The Creality Falcon2 22W costs about $1,350 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 Pro 60W is best for
Makers and small shops who mostly cut thick wood and dark acrylic and want that power in a Class 1 box rather than an open frame.Specs and scores side by side
| Creality Falcon2 22W | Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Open frame | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 22 W | 60 W |
| Work area | 400 × 415 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Max speed | 25,000 mm/min (about 417 mm/s) | About 417 mm/s (25,000 mm/min, maker claim) |
| Air assist | Built in | Included |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| 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 | Class 1 (FDA) enclosure with lid-open stop, flame, airflow and dirty-lens monitoring, tilt and drop stop, emergency stop button and key lock; safety goggles included |
| Weight | 7.18 kg | 19.51 kg |
| Price | $549 | $1,899 |
| Overall score | 72 | 74 |
| Power score | 65 | 86 |
| Speed score | 60 | 60 |
| Ease score | 62 | 72 |
| Safety score | 40 | 88 |
| Value score | 72 | 68 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Creality Falcon2 22W or the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W?
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W comes out ahead, 74 to 72. The Creality Falcon2 22W is a 22 W diode laser with a 400 × 415 mm work area; the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W is a 60 W diode laser with 400 × 400 mm. The Creality Falcon2 22W costs about $1,350 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Creality Falcon2 22W or the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W?
At list price the Creality Falcon2 22W ($549) costs less than the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W ($1,899).
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).