Verdict
The lowest-cost way to get an enclosed, Class 1 laser with a camera. 10 W is enough for engraving and thin cuts. Creative Bloq notes it needs a wired laptop connection and regular camera calibration.
Buy it for
- First laser on a tight budget
- Engraving wood, leather and slate at home
- Beginners who want an enclosure
Skip it if
- You plan to cut thick wood often
- You want Wi-Fi
- You engrave bare metal
What it can do, material by material
Based on the laser types it carries. "With coating" means only with marking spray, a coated surface or light marks. Always test on scrap first.
Wood & plywoodCuts
Clear acrylicNo
Dark acrylicCuts
LeatherCuts
Paper & cardCuts
GlassWith coating
Slate & stoneEngraves
Anodized aluminumEngraves
Stainless steelWith coating
Brass, copper, raw aluminumNo
ABS & colored plasticsWith coating
Specifications
- Lasers
- 10 W blue diode
- Motion
- Gantry (moving head)
- Working area
- 381 x 305 mm (15.0 x 12.0 in)
- Max speed
- 600 mm/s
- Enclosure
- Fully enclosed
- Laser class
- Class 1
- Camera
- Two cameras (built-in and lid)
- Weight
- 25.74 kg (57 lb)
- Size
- 567 x 468 x 196 mm
- Status
- Current
Compare and alternatives
Not sure this is the right type of laser? Try the laser finder: pick your material and thickness and it lists the machines that can do the job.
Sources
Specs and prices checked November 4, 2026. Prices change often; confirm before you buy.
FAQ
What lasers does the Creality Falcon A1 have?
10 W blue diode.
How big is the Creality Falcon A1 working area?
381 x 305 mm (15.0 x 12.0 in).