Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W vs. xTool S1 40W
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 xTool S1 40W (€1,500 to €3,000).
- The xTool S1 40W has the more powerful main source (40 W optical).
- Only the Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W has a built-in camera for positioning.
- Air assist is included with the Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W; on the xTool S1 40W it is only available as an accessory.
- According to the manufacturer, the xTool S1 40W is faster (up to 600 mm/s instead of 417 mm/s). This saves time, especially on large engravings.
| Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W | xTool S1 40W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €500 to €1,000 | €1,500 to €3,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €999; 40 W €1,459, 60 W €2,049, sold out (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €1,779, Basic Bundle (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Laser source | Diode 455 nm, 22 W optical; available as 40 W and 60 W variant (60 W with swappable 1.6 W detail module) | Diode 40 W optical; optional 2 W infrared 1064 nm |
| Power (optical, main source) | 22 W | 40 W |
| Work area | 400 × 415 mm | 498 × 319 mm |
| Dimensions | 664 × 570 × 328 mm | 765 × 561 × 183 mm |
| Weight | 18.04 kg | 20 kg |
| Construction type | Gantry | Gantry |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Speed (max.) | 25,000 mm/min (around 417 mm/s) | 600 mm/s |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | 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 | up to 18 mm cherry wood, 15 mm linden plywood, 15 mm black acrylic in one pass; stainless steel up to 0.1 mm |
| Air Assist | integrated, automatic via software or manual | optional (Smart Air Assist) |
| Camera | yes, overview camera on top | no (snapshot via smartphone photo) |
| Fume extraction | enclosed housing with filter hood, air purifier optionally recommended | integrated exhaust fan with exhaust hose, air purifier optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional (Creality Rotary Kit Pro) | optional (RA2 Pro) |
| Software | Falcon Design Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBL | xTool Studio (XCS), LightBurn (basic functions) |
| Connectivity | USB, TF card (offline), app via Falcon Design Space | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Cardboard, Wood, Bamboo, Rubber, Leather, Fabric, Acrylic, Plastic | Wood, MDF, Paper, Leather, Felt, Acrylic (opaque), Bamboo, Fabric, Glass (dark), Ceramic, Stone, Slate, Cork, Stainless steel (marking), Painted/coated metal, Plastic (with IR module) |
Who is which one suitable for?
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
xTool S1 40W
Makers and small businesses who mainly cut wood and opaque acrylic and want an enclosed diode laser.
- high cutting power for a diode laser (up to 18 mm wood according to the manufacturer)
- Class 1 enclosure with fume extraction
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