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Creality Falcon A1 vs A1C: which small enclosed laser?

Two entry-level enclosed Falcons. The A1 has a 381 × 305 mm bed; the A1C is smaller, cheaper and adds an optional IR module.

Updated October 31, 2026

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Creality Falcon A1 (10W)

7.7

Best for Beginners who want an enclosed laser for wood, leather and acrylic

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Creality Falcon A1C

7.9

Best for Beginners and gift makers who want a small, safe laser on a desk

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Which should you buy?

Pick the A1 ($549) for bigger projects like signs and box kits. Pick the A1C 10W with camera ($399) for coasters, tags and gifts, especially if you want to add IR for stainless steel and slate.

Full comparison

Comparison of Creality Falcon A1 (10W), Creality Falcon A1C
Feature	Creality Creality Falcon A1 (10W)	Creality Creality Falcon A1C Top score
Overall score	7.7	7.9
Power and speed	6.8	7.0
Results and build	7.8	7.8
Software and safety	8.6	8.6
Value	8.4	9.0
Price (USD)	$549	$369
Best for	Beginners who want an enclosed laser for wood, leather and acrylic	Beginners and gift makers who want a small, safe laser on a desk
Pros	Arrives fully assembled; running in under an hour Enclosed with interlocks on both covers Generous 381 × 305 mm bed for its size	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)
Cons	10W cannot engrave bare metal or cut foil Rarely reaches its 600 mm/s speed in real jobs Stops with a beep but no error message	Small 150 × 150 mm work area Head doesn’t lift after focusing; it jammed on a bowl Camera costs extra ($30) and its cable came loose in transit
Specifications
Laser	10W blue diode	5W or 10W blue diode; optional 1.2W IR (1064 nm)
Work area	381 × 305 mm	150 × 150 mm, up to 148 mm clearance
Motion	CoreXY, up to 600 mm/s (claimed)	—
Features	Pre-assembled, HD camera, batch processing	—
Enclosure	Fully enclosed with lid interlocks	Class 1, fully enclosed
Software	Falcon Design Space, LightBurn	Falcon Design Space, LightBurn
Price	$549 · basic kit $599 · all-in-one kit $699	5W $269 · 10W $369 · with AI camera $299 / $399
Speed	—	Up to 15,000 mm/min
Size and weight	—	336 × 377 × 341 mm, 9.8 kg
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