Creality Falcon2 22W vs LONGER Ray5 20W
Verdict
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 22W comes out ahead, 72 to 66. The Creality Falcon2 22W is a 22 W diode laser with a 400 × 415 mm work area; the LONGER Ray5 20W is a 20 W diode laser with 400 × 365 mm. The LONGER Ray5 20W costs about $129.01 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 LONGER Ray5 20W is best for
Beginners who want 20W cutting power, a touchscreen and Wi-Fi at a budget price and can add air assist later.Specs and scores side by side
| Creality Falcon2 22W | LONGER Ray5 20W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Open frame | Open frame |
| Optical power | 22 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 400 × 415 mm | 400 × 365 mm |
| Max speed | 25,000 mm/min (about 417 mm/s) | 10,000 mm/min (about 167 mm/s) |
| Air assist | Built in | Optional extra |
| 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 emergency stop, flame sensor, motion (tilt) sensor, limit switches and a blue-light shield on the module. No enclosure, so goggles are required |
| Weight | 7.18 kg | not published |
| Price | $549 | $419.99 |
| Overall score | 72 | 66 |
| Power score | 65 | 65 |
| Speed score | 60 | 38 |
| Ease score | 62 | 58 |
| Safety score | 40 | 38 |
| Value score | 72 | 76 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Creality Falcon2 22W or the LONGER Ray5 20W?
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 22W comes out ahead, 72 to 66. The Creality Falcon2 22W is a 22 W diode laser with a 400 × 415 mm work area; the LONGER Ray5 20W is a 20 W diode laser with 400 × 365 mm. The LONGER Ray5 20W costs about $129.01 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Creality Falcon2 22W or the LONGER Ray5 20W?
At list price the LONGER Ray5 20W ($419.99) costs less than the Creality Falcon2 22W ($549).
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).