Creality Falcon2 22W vs Ortur Laser Master 3
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 Ortur Laser Master 3 is a 10 W diode laser with 400 × 400 mm. The Ortur Laser Master 3 costs about $249.01 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 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 Falcon2 22W | Ortur Laser Master 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Open frame | Open frame |
| Optical power | 22 W | 10 W |
| Work area | 400 × 415 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Max speed | 25,000 mm/min (about 417 mm/s) | 333 mm/s (20,000 mm/min) |
| 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 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 | 7.18 kg | not published |
| Price | $549 | $299.99 |
| Overall score | 72 | 66 |
| Power score | 65 | 45 |
| Speed score | 60 | 55 |
| Ease score | 62 | 65 |
| Safety score | 40 | 40 |
| Value score | 72 | 84 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Creality Falcon2 22W or the Ortur Laser Master 3?
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 Ortur Laser Master 3 is a 10 W diode laser with 400 × 400 mm. The Ortur Laser Master 3 costs about $249.01 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Creality Falcon2 22W or the Ortur Laser Master 3?
At list price the Ortur Laser Master 3 ($299.99) 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).