Diode laser · Enclosed · Creality
Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W
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
from $1,899 at Creality, checked Oct 10
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Quick verdict
The Falcon2 Pro 60W is Creality's most powerful enclosed diode laser: a 60W optical module built from twelve 5.5W diodes, switchable to 40W and 22W, in a Class 1 box with a camera, air assist and a 400 x 400 mm bed. Cutting is the point: Creality claims 22 mm basswood in one pass, its own parameter sheet stops at 15 mm, and Maker Hacks managed 19 mm plywood at 2 mm/s. A 1.6W module is included for fine engraving. The compromises are manual focus with a block, about 400 mm/s top speed, no Wi-Fi and some assembly. At $1,899 it competes with 50W CO2 machines, which also cut clear acrylic.
What you still need
A window vent run for the included exhaust hose or a purifier such as Creality's $479 AP1 smoke purifier, a honeycomb panel if you prefer it to the slats (the 60W Basic Kit adds one plus basswood for $10 more, $1,909), a rotary such as the $109 Rotary Kit Pro for tumblers, a fire extinguisher, and a LightBurn licence if you prefer it to the free Falcon Design SpaceMaterial reality check
Cuts wood, plywood, MDF, bamboo, leather, felt, card and dark or red-tinted acrylic, and Creality claims 0.2 mm stainless sheet in one pass. Engraves wood, leather, rubber, stone, glass, coated or anodized aluminum and stainless steel. Like every blue diode it cannot cut clear or blue acrylic, and it cannot cut metal beyond thin shim. Never laser PVC or vinyl.Better alternative if
if you also need to cut clear acrylic, a 50W CO2 such as the Gweike Cloud Pro costs about $240 less: Gweike Cloud Pro II 50WScores
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Specifications
| Laser type | Diode laser |
|---|---|
| Form | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 60 W |
| Other modules | A 1.6W 455 nm fine-detail diode module (0.06 x 0.06 mm spot) is included, and the 60W module switches between 60W, 40W and 22W beam modes. A separate 60W + 1.6W + 4W IR version costs $2,799; Creality says IR cannot be added to the standard machine later |
| Wavelength | 455 ± 5 nm |
| Work area | 400 × 400 mm |
| Max speed | About 417 mm/s (25,000 mm/min, maker claim) |
| Cutting (maker claim) | 22 mm basswood, 30 mm black acrylic and 0.2 mm stainless sheet in one pass (maker claims); Creality's own 60W parameter sheet only goes to 15 mm basswood and 7.6 mm black acrylic in one pass, and Maker Hacks cut 19 mm plywood in one pass at 2 mm/s |
| Precision | Not published; laser spot 0.08 x 0.15 mm in 60W mode, 0.06 x 0.06 mm with the 1.6W module (maker specs) |
| Air assist | Included |
| Camera | Yes |
| Autofocus | No |
| Rotary support | 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 |
| Connectivity | USB-C, TF card (offline) |
| Software | Falcon Design Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| Weight | 19.51 kg |
| Price | from $1,899 at Creality, checked Oct 10 |
Pros and cons
Why we like it
- 60W optical diode (twelve 5.5W emitters combined) cuts thick softwood: Maker Hacks cut 19 mm plywood in a single pass
- Large 400 x 400 mm bed for an enclosed diode machine
- Class 1 enclosure with flame, airflow and dirty-lens monitoring, tilt stop and key lock
- Built-in camera for positioning, plus a free 1.6W module for fine detail and 22W, 40W and 60W beam modes
- Air assist pump, slatted bed and goggles are in the box, and a pull-out crumb tray makes cleaning easy
Watch out for
- No autofocus: you set focus with a block, and Maker Hacks found the head sagged once the block was removed
- Arrives flat-packed, so you assemble the enclosure frame and panels yourself, despite FAQ copy calling it fully pre-assembled
- About 400 mm/s top speed is slow for photo engraving across a 400 mm bed
- No Wi-Fi: USB-C or TF card only
- Creality's 22 mm one-pass claim is not backed by its own parameter sheet (15 mm), and the 60W spot is coarse for detail work
Compare with
Gweike Cloud Pro II 50W
Score 74/100 · from $1,659 at Gweike (out of stock), checked Oct 10
Read the reviewFrequently asked questions
What materials can the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W cut and engrave?
Cuts wood, plywood, MDF, bamboo, leather, felt, card and dark or red-tinted acrylic, and Creality claims 0.2 mm stainless sheet in one pass. Engraves wood, leather, rubber, stone, glass, coated or anodized aluminum and stainless steel. Like every blue diode it cannot cut clear or blue acrylic, and it cannot cut metal beyond thin shim. Never laser PVC or vinyl.
What else do I need to buy with the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W?
A window vent run for the included exhaust hose or a purifier such as Creality's $479 AP1 smoke purifier, a honeycomb panel if you prefer it to the slats (the 60W Basic Kit adds one plus basswood for $10 more, $1,909), a rotary such as the $109 Rotary Kit Pro for tumblers, a fire extinguisher, and a LightBurn licence if you prefer it to the free Falcon Design Space
How much does the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W cost?
From $1,899 at Creality, checked Oct 10.
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).
Sources
- Creality Falcon US store: Falcon2 Pro 22W/40W/60W product page (spec table, comparison table)
- Creality Falcon US store: Falcon2 Pro product JSON (variant prices)
- Creality Falcon US store: Falcon2 Pro 60W listing and product JSON
- Creality Falcon US store: Falcon2 Pro Basic Kit product JSON
- Creality Falcon2 Pro user manual (PDF, specifications and packing list)
- Creality: recommended parameters for the Falcon2 Pro 60W (PDF)
- Creality Falcon US store: Falcon Laser Module 1.6W
- Maker Hacks: Creality Falcon 2 Pro 60W review
- 3DJake: Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W specifications