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Creality Falcon2 Pro vs Falcon A1 Pro: power or convenience?

Both are enclosed Creality lasers with cameras. The Falcon2 Pro offers up to 40W and a 400 × 415 mm bed; the A1 Pro offers autofocus, a touchscreen and a compact body.

Updated October 31, 2026

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Creality

Creality Falcon2 Pro (22W / 40W)

8.3

Best for Home workshops and small businesses that want cutting power with an enclosure

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Creality

Creality Falcon A1 Pro

8.3

Best for Beginners and crafters who want a safe, smart enclosed laser

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Which should you buy?

Choose the Falcon2 Pro 40W ($1,349) if you cut wood thicker than 6 mm or need the bigger bed. Choose the A1 Pro ($1,099) if you mostly engrave and want autofocus, a smoother workflow and the option of a 2W IR head for metal.

Full comparison

Comparison of Creality Falcon2 Pro (22W / 40W), Creality Falcon A1 Pro
Feature	Creality Creality Falcon2 Pro (22W / 40W)	Creality Creality Falcon A1 Pro
Overall score	8.3	8.3
Power and speed	8.6	7.8
Results and build	8.2	8.4
Software and safety	7.6	8.9
Value	8.5	8.2
Price (USD)	$1,349	$1,099
Best for	Home workshops and small businesses that want cutting power with an enclosure	Beginners and crafters who want a safe, smart enclosed laser
Pros	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	Autofocus and HD camera with on-screen placement Fully enclosed with flame detection and tilt/drop stop 20W diode cut 6 mm plywood cleanly (TechRadar)
Cons	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	10 mm basswood did not cut through in 7 passes (CNX Software) Smaller 358 × 268 mm work area and limited height under the head The 2W IR head costs extra
Specifications
Laser	22W or 40W blue diode (40W has a 22W Precise mode)	20W blue diode (455 nm); optional 2W IR
Work area	400 × 415 mm	358 × 268 mm (measured by CNX Software)
Enclosure	Fully enclosed, FDA Class 1	—
Camera	Built-in, for positioning	—
Safety	Lid interlock, flame, tilt, overheating and dirty-lens sensors	Enclosed, flame detection, tilt/drop stop
Software	Falcon Design Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBL	Falcon Design Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBL
Price	22W $899 · 40W $1,349 · with 2W IR: $1,599 / $1,999	$1,099 · dual-laser kit $1,239
Max speed	—	600 mm/s (claimed)
Features	—	Autofocus, HD camera, touchscreen, app control
Links	Read review Check price at Creality Falcon	Read review Check price at Creality Falcon