Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W vs xTool S1 40W
Verdict
On our scores the xTool S1 40W comes out ahead, 78 to 74. The Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W is a 60 W diode laser with a 400 × 400 mm work area; the xTool S1 40W is a 40 W diode laser with 498 × 319 mm. The xTool S1 40W costs about $200 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 S1 40W is best for
Hobbyists and small sellers who want a powerful diode cutter for wood and dark acrylic that is safe to run in a shared space.Specs and scores side by side
| Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W | xTool S1 40W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 60 W | 40 W |
| Work area | 400 × 400 mm | 498 × 319 mm |
| Max speed | About 417 mm/s (25,000 mm/min, maker claim) | 600 mm/s |
| Air assist | Included | Included |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| 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 with lid-open stop, 5-direction flame detection, emergency stop and key lock; becomes Class 4 with the Class 4 riser base and conveyor |
| Weight | 19.51 kg | 20 kg |
| Price | $1,899 | $1,699 |
| Overall score | 74 | 78 |
| Power score | 86 | 80 |
| Speed score | 60 | 66 |
| Ease score | 72 | 84 |
| Safety score | 88 | 90 |
| Value score | 68 | 76 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W or the xTool S1 40W?
On our scores the xTool S1 40W comes out ahead, 78 to 74. The Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W is a 60 W diode laser with a 400 × 400 mm work area; the xTool S1 40W is a 40 W diode laser with 498 × 319 mm. The xTool S1 40W costs about $200 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W or the xTool S1 40W?
At list price the xTool S1 40W ($1,699) 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).