Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W vs xTool M2
Verdict
On our scores these two are tied at 74/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W is a 60 W diode laser with a 400 × 400 mm work area; the xTool M2 is a 10 W diode laser with 426 × 320 mm. The xTool M2 costs about $1,400 less at list price.
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.The xTool M2 is best for
Crafters and families who want a safe, camera-guided enclosed laser for a shared room, and sticker or decal makers who will add the color printer.Specs and scores side by side
| Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W | xTool M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 60 W | 10 W |
| Work area | 400 × 400 mm | 426 × 320 mm |
| Max speed | About 417 mm/s (25,000 mm/min, maker claim) | 600 mm/s |
| Air assist | Included | Built in |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Safety | 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 | Class 1 enclosure (TÜV SÜD certified) with interlocks on the lid and baseplate, camera flame detection and a built-in exhaust fan |
| Weight | 19.51 kg | 12.3 kg |
| Price | $1,899 | $499 |
| Overall score | 74 | 74 |
| Power score | 86 | 45 |
| Speed score | 60 | 70 |
| Ease score | 72 | 86 |
| Safety score | 88 | 90 |
| Value score | 68 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W or the xTool M2?
On our scores these two are tied at 74/100, so the choice comes down to what you make. The Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W is a 60 W diode laser with a 400 × 400 mm work area; the xTool M2 is a 10 W diode laser with 426 × 320 mm. The xTool M2 costs about $1,400 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W or the xTool M2?
At list price the xTool M2 ($499) 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).