Laser Engravers & Cutters

The best budget laser engravers under $800

Affordable diode lasers from Sculpfun, Creality and LaserPecker, compared using independent tests and official store prices on 31 October 2026.

Updated October 31, 2026 · 7 picks

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Best cutter

Sculpfun SF-A9 40W

Measured 41W; 10 mm plywood in one pass. $799.99.

8.2 $799.99 Best for: Makers who mostly cut wood and acrylic and want the most power per dollar

Measured 41W optical output; 20W mode for finer work
10 mm plywood in one pass at 300 mm/min
Beat the xTool S1 and D1 Pro 40W on 6 mm plywood

Larger spot: weaker on sub-millimetre detail and photos
Air pump hums constantly while the laser is on

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Best all-rounder

Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W

Tight spot, auto air assist, rotary included. $599.99.

8.0 $599.99 Best for: Hobbyists who want detail and solid cutting from a proven 20W open-frame laser

Tight ~0.15 × 0.1 mm spot (measured), better than the Atomstack A20 Pro
Fewer passes than the A20 Pro: e.g. 5 mm beech in 2.5 vs 5
Automatic air assist, switchable per layer in LightBurn

No physical emergency stop (only a board connector)
Weak air-assist tube

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Best compact enclosed

Sculpfun iCube Ultra

12W, autofocus and smoke filter for $299.

8.0 $299 Best for: Beginners and gift makers who want a small, safe enclosed laser

Class 1 enclosure with door interlock, emergency stop and USB security key
Built-in smoke filter
Autofocus

Small 150 × 150 mm bed (150 × 135 mm with IR)
No touchscreen

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Best for tall objects

Creality Falcon A1C

Enclosed, 148 mm clearance, from $269.

7.9 $369 Best for: Beginners and gift makers who want a small, safe laser on a desk

Fully enclosed Class 1 from $269
Lifting platform gives 148 mm of clearance for taller objects
10W cut 5 mm basswood in one pass (3DPrinting.com)

Small 150 × 150 mm work area
Head doesn’t lift after focusing; it jammed on a bowl

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Best proven enclosed

Creality Falcon A1 (10W)

381 × 305 mm bed, reliable in daily use. $549.

7.7 $549 Best for: Beginners who want an enclosed laser for wood, leather and acrylic

Arrives fully assembled; running in under an hour
Enclosed with interlocks on both covers
Generous 381 × 305 mm bed for its size

10W cannot engrave bare metal or cut foil
Rarely reaches its 600 mm/s speed in real jobs

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Best open-frame detail

Creality Falcon2 22W

4.6/5 from 3DWithUs. $549.

8.0 $549 Best for: Hobbyists who want detail and solid cutting in an open-frame laser

Four 6W diodes combined into a fine 0.08 × 0.1 mm spot
3 mm basswood and leather cut in one pass at 600 mm/min
Colour engraving on stainless steel

Open frame: needs goggles, ventilation and a fire-safe surface
No autofocus

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Cheapest big bed

Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W

400 × 415 mm for $205.

7.4 $205 Best for: Budget hobbyists engraving wood, leather and paper

$205, down from $489 at launch
Fine 0.06 × 0.08 mm spot for detailed engraving
Large 400 × 415 mm work area

8 mm wood needed two passes (Make Tech Easier)
Minimal safety features; open frame

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