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Sculpfun S70 Max vs Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W: biggest diode cutters

The two most powerful diode lasers we cover. The S70 Max is open-frame with a huge bed; the Falcon2 Pro 60W is enclosed.

Updated October 31, 2026

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Sculpfun S70 Max

8.1

Best for Workshops cutting large sheets of wood and acrylic

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Creality

Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W

7.8

Best for Small businesses cutting thick wood and acrylic every week

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Which should you buy?

Choose the S70 Max ($1,599) for large sheets and maximum power, and budget for an enclosure and extraction. Choose the Falcon2 Pro 60W ($1,899) if you want an enclosed machine out of the box and your work fits a 400 × 415 mm bed.

Full comparison

Comparison of Sculpfun S70 Max, Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W
Feature	Sculpfun Sculpfun S70 Max Top score	Creality Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W
Overall score	8.1	7.8
Power and speed	9.0	8.8
Results and build	7.6	7.2
Software and safety	6.6	7.0
Value	8.6	7.6
Price (USD)	$1,599	$1,899
Best for	Workshops cutting large sheets of wood and acrylic	Small businesses cutting thick wood and acrylic every week
Pros	70W from 12 diodes; square ~0.15 mm spot Huge 830 × 800 mm work area Motorised autofocus and 50 L/min air assist	Three power modes (22 / 40 / 60 W) in one head MakerHacks cut 19 mm plywood in one pass at 2 mm/s Bundled 1.6 W module for fine engraving
Cons	Class 4 open frame: enclosure, goggles and extraction are mandatory Metal plate under the honeycomb warped and nearly burned through during cutting Large footprint (frame about 980 × 1,000 mm)	Thin, flexible acrylic top panel and wobbly slats (Tom’s Hardware) Rolling lid can stick; no pass-through slot No autofocus
Specifications
Laser	70W blue diode (12 × 6W)	60W blue diode; 22W / 40W / 60W modes
Spot	About 0.15 × 0.15 mm (measured)	—
Work area	830 × 800 mm	400 × 415 mm
Max speed	36,000 mm/min	25,000 mm/min (claimed)
Features	Autofocus, 50 L/min air assist, offline controller, SD card	—
Software	LightBurn, LaserGRBL	Falcon Design Space, LightBurn
Price	$1,599 · with honeycomb $1,848 · with B70 enclosure $2,227	$1,899 with 1.6W module · $1,999 kit · $2,799 with 4W IR
Extra module	—	1.6W fine-engraving module (bundle)
Enclosure	—	Fully enclosed, Class 1, rolling lid
Links	Read review Check price at Sculpfun	Read review Check price at Creality Falcon