Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W vs. Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W
Both lasers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be said objectively.
The key differences
- The Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W is in a lower price class (€500 to €1,000) than the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W (€1,000 to €1,500).
- The Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W has the more powerful main source (22 W optical).
- The Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W has the larger work area (400 × 415 mm).
- According to the manufacturer, the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W is faster (up to 600 mm/s instead of 417 mm/s). This saves time, especially on large engravings.
| Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W | Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,000 to €1,500 | €500 to €1,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €1,179; without infrared module, sold out (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €999; 40 W €1,459, 60 W €2,049, sold out (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Laser source | Diode 455 nm, 20 W optical; optional 2 W infrared 1064 nm (solid-state laser) | Diode 455 nm, 22 W optical; available as 40 W and 60 W variant (60 W with swappable 1.6 W detail module) |
| Power (optical, main source) | 20 W | 22 W |
| Work area | 358 × 268 mm | 400 × 415 mm |
| Dimensions | 567 × 468 × 211 mm | 664 × 570 × 328 mm |
| Weight | 16.8 kg | 18.04 kg |
| Construction type | Gantry | Gantry |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Speed (max.) | 600 mm/s | 25,000 mm/min (around 417 mm/s) |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | up to 10 mm linden wood and 8 mm black acrylic in one pass, 0.04 mm stainless steel sheet | according to the product page 15 mm linden wood or 10 mm black acrylic in one pass (specification states 10 mm linden wood); 40 W: 20 mm linden wood |
| Air Assist | integrated | integrated, automatic via software or manual |
| Camera | yes, HD overview camera with AI autofocus | yes, overview camera on top |
| Fume extraction | integrated smoke filter, AP1 air purifier optional | enclosed housing with filter hood, air purifier optionally recommended |
| Rotary attachment | optional (Falcon Rotary Kit Pro) | optional (Creality Rotary Kit Pro) |
| Software | Falcon Design Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBL | Falcon Design Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB-C, USB stick, app, touchscreen | USB, TF card (offline), app via Falcon Design Space |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Cardboard, Wood, Bamboo, Rubber, Leather, Fabric, Acrylic, Plastic, Stainless steel (marking, with IR), Aluminium (with IR), Brass (with IR), Gold and silver (with IR), Titanium (with IR) | Cardboard, Wood, Bamboo, Rubber, Leather, Fabric, Acrylic, Plastic |
Who is which one suitable for?
Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W
For users who want a fast, enclosed machine with a camera and optional metal marking.
- CoreXY mechanics at 600 mm/s
- Autofocus via camera and laser distance measurement
Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W
For hobby rooms and flats that need an enclosed device with a large area.
- Enclosed with laser class 1 and lid interlock
- Full 400 × 415 mm area despite the enclosure
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