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Sculpfun E1 Pro vs Creality Falcon A1 Pro: enclosed 20W lasers

Enclosed 20W-class diode lasers with cameras. The E1 Pro is newer and $300 cheaper.

Updated October 31, 2026

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Which should you buy?

Choose the E1 Pro ($799) for value and a bigger 400 × 320 mm bed. Choose the Falcon A1 Pro ($1,099) for autofocus, a touchscreen and independent test results.

Full comparison

Comparison of Sculpfun E1 Pro 21W, Creality Falcon A1 Pro
Feature
Sculpfun E1 Pro 21W
Sculpfun Sculpfun E1 Pro 21W
Creality Falcon A1 Pro
Creality Creality Falcon A1 Pro Top score
Overall score 7.98.3
Power and speed
7.8
7.8
Results and build
7.6
8.4
Software and safety
8.2
8.9
Value
8.3
8.2
Price (USD) $799$1,099
Best for Crafters who want an enclosed laser that also cuts 6–8 mm woodBeginners and crafters who want a safe, smart enclosed laser
Pros
  • 21W diode in a Class 1 enclosure
  • CoreXY motion, up to 600 mm/s
  • Built-in HD camera; 400 × 320 mm bed
  • 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 independent measured tests yet (preview)
  • Coarser 0.06 × 0.08 mm spot than the 12W E1
  • No bare metal without the $1,149 Dual version
  • 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 21W blue diode (455 nm); Dual adds 3W IR20W blue diode (455 nm); optional 2W IR
Spot 0.06 × 0.08 mm (claimed)—
Work area 400 × 320 mm358 × 268 mm (measured by CNX Software)
Motion CoreXY, up to 600 mm/s—
Features HD camera, Class 1 enclosure, Hall-sensor lid interlockAutofocus, HD camera, touchscreen, app control
Software Sculpfun Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBLFalcon Design Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBL
Price 21W $799 · Dual 21W + 3W IR $1,149$1,099 · dual-laser kit $1,239
Max speed —600 mm/s (claimed)
Safety —Enclosed, flame detection, tilt/drop stop
Links Read review Check price at Sculpfun Read review Check price at Creality Falcon