Acmer Higher score
Acmer P1 S Pro
7.5Best for First-time buyers who want a solid, cheap engraver
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Acmer P1 S Pro vs Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W: budget lasers around $200
Two cheap open-frame engravers for beginners.
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Creality
Creality CR-Laser Falcon 10W
7.4Best for Budget hobbyists engraving wood, leather and paper
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Choose the P1 S Pro ($199–$229) for its rigid frame, limit switches and Wi-Fi. Choose the CR-Laser Falcon 10W ($205) for a bigger 400 × 415 mm bed. Both need goggles and ventilation.
Full comparison
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| Overall score | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Power and speed |
6.6
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6.8
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| Results and build |
7.6
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7.2
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| Software and safety |
7.4
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7.2
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| Value |
8.8
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9.0
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| Price (USD) | $199 | $205 |
| Best for | First-time buyers who want a solid, cheap engraver | Budget hobbyists engraving wood, leather and paper |
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| Specifications | ||
| Laser | 6W, 10W, 20W, 36W or 48W blue diode | 10W blue diode |
| Spot | 0.06 × 0.08 mm (6W) | — |
| Work area | 380 × 370 mm | 400 × 415 mm |
| Max speed | 10,000 mm/min | 10,000 mm/min |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (ESP32), USB, SD card | — |
| Software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL, Acmer app | LaserGRBL, LightBurn, Falcon Design Space |
| Price | 6W $199 · 10W $229 · 20W $329 · 36W $599 · 48W $799 | $205 · basic kit $299 · all-in-one $399 |
| Spot size | — | 0.06 × 0.08 mm |
| Cutting (claimed) | — | Up to 12 mm wood in one pass |
| Links | Read review Check price at Acmer | Read review Check price at Creality Falcon |
