Creality Falcon2 40W vs Sculpfun S30 Pro Max
Verdict
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 40W comes out ahead, 78 to 64. The Creality Falcon2 40W is a 40 W diode laser with a 400 × 415 mm work area; the Sculpfun S30 Pro Max is a 20 W diode laser with 370 × 360 mm. The Sculpfun S30 Pro Max costs about $159.01 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 Sculpfun S30 Pro Max is best for
Budget buyers who want 20W of cutting power for wood and leather and are happy to drive it from LightBurn on a laptop.Specs and scores side by side
| Creality Falcon2 40W | Sculpfun S30 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Open frame | Open frame |
| Optical power | 40 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 400 × 415 mm | 370 × 360 mm |
| Max speed | 25,000 mm/min (about 417 mm/s) | 100 mm/s (6,000 mm/min firmware limit) |
| Air assist | Built in | Included |
| Camera | No | No |
| 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 | Open frame with an exposed Class 4 beam; detachable acrylic eye shield around the laser and limit switches; Sculpfun lists no flame sensor, tilt sensor or emergency stop |
| Weight | 7.68 kg | not published |
| Price | $639 | $479.99 |
| Overall score | 78 | 64 |
| Power score | 80 | 65 |
| Speed score | 60 | 30 |
| Ease score | 62 | 48 |
| Safety score | 40 | 28 |
| Value score | 86 | 78 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Creality Falcon2 40W or the Sculpfun S30 Pro Max?
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 40W comes out ahead, 78 to 64. The Creality Falcon2 40W is a 40 W diode laser with a 400 × 415 mm work area; the Sculpfun S30 Pro Max is a 20 W diode laser with 370 × 360 mm. The Sculpfun S30 Pro Max costs about $159.01 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Creality Falcon2 40W or the Sculpfun S30 Pro Max?
At list price the Sculpfun S30 Pro Max ($479.99) costs less than the Creality Falcon2 40W ($639).
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).