Creality Falcon A1 10W
#10 in DiodeFull review
A safe, ready to use enclosed engraver for beginners who want camera placement on a budget. Buyers who cut thick wood should look at 20 W or more.
Amazon $549$549
The Creality Falcon A1 10W is the better laser engraver overall, rated 3.4 to 3.2. The Creality Falcon A1 10W leads on features. The Sculpfun S9 Pro wins on value and work area. The Sculpfun S9 Pro costs $280 less ($269 vs $549).
Sculpfun S9 Pro
#15 in DiodeFull review
A budget 10 W open frame laser for engraving wood and leather and cutting thin stock. Fine for a garage, not a living room.
Amazon $269$269
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Creality Falcon A1 10W for features (enclosed, camera, air assist vs none of the four).
- Choose the Sculpfun S9 Pro for value ($26.90 per optical watt ($269, 10 W) vs $54.90 per optical watt ($549, 10 W)) and work area (400 x 410 mm work area vs 381 x 305 mm work area).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every diode laser engraver; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Creality Falcon A1 10W | Sculpfun S9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 32 $54.90 per optical watt ($549, 10 W) | 69 $26.90 per optical watt ($269, 10 W) |
| Work area 15% | 71 381 x 305 mm work area | 100 400 x 410 mm work area |
| Features 30% | 80 enclosed, camera, air assist | 0 none of the four |
| Warranty 20% | 50 1-year warranty | 50 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Creality Falcon A1 10W | Sculpfun S9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode | Diode |
| Optical power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Electrical input | 120 W | - |
| Work area | 381 x 305 mm | 400 x 410 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | - |
| Safety class | Class 1 | Class 4 |
| Features | ||
| Enclosed | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Air assist | Yes | - |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Weight | 34.3 lb | 9.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-03-12 | - |