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Sculpfun S30 Pro Max vs Creality Falcon2 22W: 20W-class all-rounders

Two popular open-frame lasers around 20W with air assist.

Updated October 31, 2026

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Sculpfun

Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W

8.0

Best for Hobbyists who want detail and solid cutting from a proven 20W open-frame laser

Check price at Sculpfun

Creality

Creality Falcon2 22W

8.0

Best for Hobbyists who want detail and solid cutting in an open-frame laser

Check price at Creality Falcon

Which should you buy?

Choose the S30 Pro Max ($599.99) for its rotary-and-honeycomb bundle, per-layer air assist and tight spot. Choose the Falcon2 22W ($549) for a bigger 400 × 415 mm standard bed and stronger safety sensors.

Full comparison

Comparison of Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W, Creality Falcon2 22W
Feature	Sculpfun Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W	Creality Creality Falcon2 22W
Overall score	8.0	8.0
Power and speed	8.0	8.0
Results and build	8.0	7.8
Software and safety	7.2	7.4
Value	8.6	8.7
Price (USD)	$599.99	$549
Best for	Hobbyists who want detail and solid cutting from a proven 20W open-frame laser	Hobbyists who want detail and solid cutting in an open-frame laser
Pros	Tight ~0.15 × 0.1 mm spot (measured), better than the Atomstack A20 Pro Fewer passes than the A20 Pro: e.g. 5 mm beech in 2.5 vs 5 Automatic air assist, switchable per layer in LightBurn	Four 6W diodes combined into a fine 0.08 × 0.1 mm spot 3 mm basswood and leather cut in one pass at 600 mm/min Colour engraving on stainless steel
Cons	No physical emergency stop (only a board connector) Weak air-assist tube Standard bed is 370 × 360 mm, smaller than the 410 × 400 often quoted	Open frame: needs goggles, ventilation and a fire-safe surface No autofocus Honeycomb bed not included
Specifications
Laser	20W blue diode (4 diodes)	22W blue diode (4 × 6W, FAC spot compression)
Spot	About 0.15 × 0.1 mm (measured)	—
Work area	370 × 360 mm, expandable to 900 × 370 or 900 × 890 mm	400 × 415 mm
Engraving accuracy	0.05 mm (claimed)	—
Air assist	Built-in, 30 L/min, automatic per layer	—
Software	LightBurn, LaserGRBL	Falcon Design Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBL
Price	$599.99 with rotary roller and 35 × 35 cm honeycomb	$549 · basic kit $589 · all-in-one $789
Spot size	—	0.08 × 0.1 mm
Max speed	—	25,000 mm/min
Safety	—	Flame and tilt sensors, emergency stop, key lock
Links	Read review Check price at Sculpfun	Read review Check price at Creality Falcon