Creality Falcon2 40W vs Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W
Verdict
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 40W comes out ahead, 78 to 74. The Creality Falcon2 40W is a 40 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 40W costs about $1,260 less at list price.
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.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 40W | Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Open frame | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 40 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, bidirectional 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 | 7.68 kg | 19.51 kg |
| Price | $639 | $1,899 |
| Overall score | 78 | 74 |
| Power score | 80 | 86 |
| Speed score | 60 | 60 |
| Ease score | 62 | 72 |
| Safety score | 40 | 88 |
| Value score | 86 | 68 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Creality Falcon2 40W or the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W?
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 40W comes out ahead, 78 to 74. The Creality Falcon2 40W is a 40 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 40W costs about $1,260 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Creality Falcon2 40W or the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W?
At list price the Creality Falcon2 40W ($639) 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).