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Acmer P3 vs Creality Falcon2 Pro: enclosed high-power diode lasers

Two enclosed diode lasers with cameras for small businesses. The P3 has 48W and CoreXY; the Falcon2 Pro has a slightly larger bed.

Updated October 31, 2026

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Which should you buy?

Choose the Acmer P3 ($1,199) for more power, CoreXY speed and the optional conveyor feeder. Choose the Falcon2 Pro 40W ($1,349) for a more established machine with strong safety sensors and a 400 × 415 mm bed.

Full comparison

Comparison of Acmer P3 48W, Creality Falcon2 Pro (22W / 40W)
Feature
Acmer P3 48W
Acmer Acmer P3 48W
Creality Falcon2 Pro (22W / 40W)
Creality Creality Falcon2 Pro (22W / 40W) Top score
Overall score 8.28.3
Power and speed
8.6
8.6
Results and build
7.8
8.2
Software and safety
7.4
7.6
Value
8.6
8.5
Price (USD) $1,199$1,349
Best for Small businesses that want enclosed cutting power and a cameraHome workshops and small businesses that want cutting power with an enclosure
Pros
  • 48W diode (switchable to 24W) in a Class 1 enclosure
  • CoreXY motion up to 800 mm/s
  • HD camera over a 400 × 400 mm bed
  • Fully enclosed, FDA Class 1, with lid interlock, fire, tilt and dirty-lens sensors
  • 40W cuts plywood, walnut and acrylic quickly; 22W Precise mode for detail
  • Large 400 × 415 mm work area
Cons
  • Built-in exhaust fan too weak; smoke leaks (owner reports)
  • Camera and laser calibration in LightBurn takes time
  • No auto-home after a job; magnetic shield feels weak (owners)
  • No autofocus: you set focus by hand
  • Camera placement was about 5 mm off in The Gadgeteer’s test
  • Exhaust hood assembly is tedious; the enclosure leaks a little smoke
Specifications
Laser 48W blue diode (24W / 48W switchable); 2-in-1 version adds 2W IR22W or 40W blue diode (40W has a 22W Precise mode)
Work area 400 × 400 mm (up to 4,000 mm long with feeder)400 × 415 mm
Motion CoreXY, up to 800 mm/s—
Enclosure FDA Class 1, lid shutdown, key switchFully enclosed, FDA Class 1
Camera Built-in HDBuilt-in, for positioning
Software Acmer Studio, LightBurn, LaserGRBLFalcon Design Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBL
Price 48W $1,199 · 24W $999 · 2-in-1 diode + IR $1,09922W $899 · 40W $1,349 · with 2W IR: $1,599 / $1,999
Safety —Lid interlock, flame, tilt, overheating and dirty-lens sensors
Links Read review Check price at Acmer Read review Check price at Creality Falcon