# Creality Falcon A1 Pro Review (2026): Pros, Cons & Price > Creality Falcon A1 Pro review: 20 W diode laser, enclosed, 358 × 268 mm. Specs, materials, pros, cons and our 8.2/10 verdict. - Source: https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/creality-falcon-a1-pro-20w/ - Markdown version: https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/creality-falcon-a1-pro-20w.md - Last updated: 2026-10-30 --- - [Home](https://laserengraversguide.com/) - [Compare lasers](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/) - Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W 8.2 ![Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/creality-falcon-a1-pro-20w.uHe_1xlH_GlniM.webp) Creality · Mid-range # Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W Review Home crafters and side-hustlers who want an enclosed, standalone laser with real 20 W cutting and an easy path to metal marking. - 20 W diode - Enclosed - 358 × 268 mm - Class 1 - Marks bare metal $$$$ Mid-range Price tier: Mid-range price tier · see Amazon for today's price [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDFFN85C?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20)[See alternatives](#alternatives) Opens Amazon in a new tab. By [Laser Engravers Guide Editorial Team](https://laserengraversguide.com/about/) · Updated October 30, 2026 · [How we score](https://laserengraversguide.com/how-we-research/) Our score comes from manufacturer specs, professional reviews, and owner reports. It is not a hands-on lab test. ## The verdict The A1 Pro fixes almost everything we'd change about the Falcon A1: it adds 20 W, a touchscreen, Wi-Fi and autofocus while staying Class 1 and roughly $700 below an xTool S1. The trade-offs are a smaller bed than the A1, an IR head that's an add-on, and software that reviewers describe as functional rather than polished. If you mostly engrave, save $550 with the A1; if you want to cut 15 mm-plus stock inside a box, step up to the xTool S1 40W. ### What we like - 20 W diode in a Class 1 enclosure with built-in air assist, flame and tilt detection - Touchscreen, Wi-Fi and app control, so jobs run without a tethered PC - Camera with roughly 3-second AI autofocus; LightBurn supported - Tool-free swap to an optional 2 W 1064 nm IR head for bare metal and plastics ### Watch out for - Smaller bed than the cheaper Falcon A1 (358 × 268 mm vs 381 × 305 mm) - Gadget Review and owners report spotty Wi-Fi and occasionally buggy Falcon Design Space - The IR head costs extra; Amazon's IR bundle is about $1,150 - 10 mm basswood is the maker's figure with no pass count, so plan on multiple passes for thicker stock ## Score breakdown Engraving & cutting 8 Ease of use 8.6 Safety & build 8.8 Value 7.6 20 W diode (output); optional 2 W IR; sold as '180W' (electrical) · Enclosed · Class 1 ## Falcon A1 Pro specs | Brand | Creality | | --- | --- | | Laser type | Diode (455 nm blue diode (optional 1064 nm IR module)) | | Output power | 20 W diode (output); optional 2 W IR; sold as '180W' (electrical) | | Format | Enclosed | | Work area | 358 × 268 mm (14.1 × 10.6 in) | | Max speed | 600 mm/s (maker rating) | | Laser class | Class 1 | | Cuts wood | Up to 10 mm (maker claim) | | Clear acrylic | No | | Metal | Marks bare metal | | Air assist | Built in | | Camera | Yes | | Autofocus | Yes | | Rotary | Optional add-on | | Software | Falcon Design Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBL | | Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, app; 4.3-in touchscreen | | Weight | 37 lb | | Warranty | 1 year | | Price tier | $$ Mid-range ($500–$1,500). See Amazon for today's price. | - '180W' in the Amazon title is marketing (electrical); the listing states 'power output level 20000mW'. - Creality says it handles 10 mm basswood and 8 mm black acrylic 'with fewer passes'; it doesn't say how many. - Creality lists stainless steel as 20 W diode-engravable (a slow dark mark); the optional 2 W IR head is the better tool for bare metal. - Prices move: on Oct 29, 2026 the rotary bundle ($1,011.99) undercut the bare machine ($1,099) on Amazon, and Creality's own store had the A1 Pro on sale at $879. ### Bundles and power options Each option is a separate Amazon listing. Prices are typical street prices, not live. | Option | What's different | Price | | --- | --- | --- | | A1 Pro + Rotary Roller kit | Bundle with Creality's 3-in-1 rotary; priced below the bare machine on Oct 29, 2026 | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2DSTM88?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) | | Falcon A1 Pro 20W | Our pick: machine only | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDFFN85C?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) | | A1 Pro + 2W IR module | Adds the 1064 nm IR head for bare metal and plastics | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJZS3212?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) | Specs are compiled from manufacturer listings and independent reviews and may change between production runs. Laser makers re-bundle often, so confirm what's in the box on the Amazon page before buying. The Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W is an enclosed, Class 1 diode laser with built-in air assist, a camera with AI autofocus, a touchscreen and Wi-Fi, for about $1,099 (check today’s price; bundles often move). It fixes almost everything we’d change about the cheaper Falcon A1 while staying goggles-free, and it’s our pick for best value enclosed laser. To see whether 20 W in a box fits your projects, run them through the [laser matcher](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/laser-matcher/). ## Who the A1 Pro is for (and who should skip it) It’s for home crafters and side-hustlers who want an enclosed laser that runs on its own, cuts real plywood and leaves a path to metal marking. The touchscreen and app mean jobs don’t need a tethered PC, and LightBurn support means it won’t hold you back as you get better. Skip it if you mostly engrave: the [Falcon A1](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/creality-falcon-a1-10w/) saves about $550 and has a bigger bed. Skip it if you want to cut 15 mm-plus stock inside a box, because the [xTool S1 40W](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-s1-40w/) is built for that. And if you’re a nervous first-timer who values the smoothest guided workflow over LightBurn, compare the [xTool M2](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-m2-10w/). ## Key capabilities Ignore the “180W” in the listing title, which is electrical input; the listing states 20 W of output. That’s double the A1, and Creality says it handles 10 mm basswood and 8 mm black acrylic “with fewer passes”, without saying how many. Plan on multiple passes for thicker stock. Built-in air assist keeps cuts cleaner, and flame and tilt detection sit alongside the Class 1 enclosure. The camera and autofocus remove most of the fiddly steps. Creality quotes roughly 3-second AI autofocus, and the camera handles placement. The bed is 358 × 268 mm, smaller than the A1’s 381 × 305 mm, which is the main thing you give up. The metal story is the A1 Pro’s other strength. Creality lists stainless steel as diode-engravable, but expect a slow, dark mark from a blue diode. For proper marks on bare metal and plastics, an optional 2 W 1064 nm IR head swaps in without tools. That makes it a reasonable starting point for tumbler and tag work; see our [laser for tumblers](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-laser-engraver-for-tumblers/) guide. Check specific materials in the [material checker](https://laserengraversguide.com/tools/material-checker/?material=stainless). ## Day-to-day use Running jobs from the 4.3-in touchscreen or the app is the biggest quality-of-life jump over the A1. The caveat: Gadget Review and owners report spotty Wi-Fi and occasionally buggy Falcon Design Space. Reviewers describe the software as functional rather than polished. LightBurn and LaserGRBL are supported if Creality’s software frustrates you, and USB is there as a fallback. At 37 lb it’s heavy, so choose its spot before unboxing. ## What you’ll need beyond the box - **Ventilation.** It has to go somewhere: duct the exhaust out a window or use a purifier. Our [ventilation guide](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/laser-engraver-ventilation-guide/) compares the options. - **Eye protection.** None needed with the lid closed; it’s Class 1. If you add the IR head, keep [1064 nm-rated goggles](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078J3JS39?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) for any lid-open work, since blue-diode glasses don’t block IR. - **Air assist.** Built in. - **Rotary.** On October 29, 2026 the A1 Pro + Rotary Roller kit bundle (about $1,012) undercut the bare machine on Amazon. If you’ll do tumblers, that’s the one to buy; otherwise the [Rotary Roller Pro kit](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHD27N4F?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) is about $114 alone. - **Honeycomb bed.** The [Falcon A1/A1 Pro honeycomb](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4QQGHDM?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) (about $69) is sized for the enclosure. - **Fire safety.** An [ABC extinguisher](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084P5PPNC?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) beside the machine; never run it unattended. More on our [accessories page](https://laserengraversguide.com/accessories/). ## Reliability and warranty Creality covers the A1 Pro for one year. Prices move a lot. On October 29, 2026 the rotary bundle ($1,011.99) cost less than the bare machine ($1,099) on Amazon, and Creality’s own store had the A1 Pro on sale at $879. Compare all three before you buy. ## Bottom line The A1 Pro adds the things the A1 lacks, including 20 W, a touchscreen, Wi-Fi, autofocus and an IR option, while staying Class 1 and roughly $700 below an xTool S1. The trade-offs are a smaller bed than the A1, an IR head that costs extra and software that’s functional rather than polished. For most people who want a capable, enclosed, home-friendly laser, it’s the value pick. Our [Falcon A1 vs A1 Pro comparison](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/creality-falcon-a1-vs-falcon-a1-pro/) goes deeper, and the [best enclosed lasers](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-enclosed-laser-engravers/) guide covers the alternatives. Check today’s price and bundles on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDFFN85C?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20). Ready to buy? · 8.2/10 Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W $$$$ Mid-range Price tier: Mid-range · 20 W diode · Enclosed [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDFFN85C?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) ## Accessories for the Falcon A1 Pro Official and universal add-ons sold on Amazon — safety glasses, fume extraction, air assist, rotaries and materials. Check the listing confirms your exact model before you buy. - Rotary**Creality Rotary Roller Pro 3-in-1 kit**Official CrealityJaw-chuck and roller rotary for engraving cups, glasses and rings on Falcon lasers. Sold for 'Falcon and other engraving machines'; Creality also bundles it with the A1 and A1 Pro. Confirm riser height for your model.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHD27N4F?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - Bed & riser**Creality honeycomb laser bed for Falcon A1 / A1 Pro**Official CrealitySized for the A1 enclosure (the 500 × 500 mm Creality bed doesn't fit) for cleaner cuts and a protected base plate.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4QQGHDM?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - Safety**CARLANY 190–490 nm OD6+ laser safety glasses**Universal fitBlue-diode protection for anyone near an open-frame laser, or when you lift the lid or override an interlock on an enclosed one. Covers 445–455 nm blue diodes only; does not protect against 1064 nm IR/fiber or 10.6 µm CO2. Match the OD rating to your laser's wavelength.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R4PMCHR?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - Safety**Cloudray 1064 nm laser safety goggles**Compatible, third-partyThe invisible 1064 nm beam of fiber and IR lasers needs its own eyewear; blue-diode glasses won't stop it. For 1064 nm sources only. Dual-laser machines need protection for both wavelengths; check the OD rating on the listing.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078J3JS39?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - Safety**Amerex B417T 2.5 lb ABC fire extinguisher with bracket**Universal fitLasers cut by burning; a small ABC extinguisher mounted beside the machine is the cheapest fire insurance you can buy. Dry-chemical powder can ruin a laser's optics and electronics; LightBurn recommends a CO2 extinguisher for the machine itself.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084P5PPNC?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - Safety**Amerex 322 5 lb carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher**Universal fitClass B:C CO2 leaves no powder residue, so it puts out a fire in the machine without destroying the optics. Pricier than ABC; not rated for Class A (wood/paper) fires on its own, so keep a fire blanket too.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5CJHFW?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - Safety**Prepared Hero emergency fire blanket, 39 × 39 in (2-pack)**Universal fitSmothers a flare-up on the bed without coating the machine's optics in extinguisher powder.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TYT543Y?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - Fumes & enclosure**AC Infinity Cloudline S4 4-inch inline duct fan with speed controller**Universal fitBoosts a laser's built-in exhaust over long duct runs so smoke actually leaves the room. Check your machine's exhaust port diameter; adapters may be needed.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JB292JC?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - Fumes & enclosure**VIVOSUN 4-inch aluminum ducting, 25 ft with clamps**Universal fitReplaces short stock hoses so you can reach a window or wall vent; foil duct tolerates hot exhaust better than vinyl.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EUURUVM?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - Materials**3 mm basswood plywood sheets, 12 × 12 in (12-pack)**Universal fitThe default test and project stock for every laser here; 12 × 12 in fits all but the smallest beds. Cut down for the 150 mm A1C or galvo machines.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRG9L2TD?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) Compatibility checked October 2026. More in our [laser engraver accessories guide](https://laserengraversguide.com/accessories/). ## Featured in our guides - [The 7 Best Laser Engravers of 2026: Ranked for Home, Craft and Small Business](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-laser-engravers-2026/) - [The Best Laser Engraver for Beginners in 2026: 5 Safe, Easy Picks](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-laser-engraver-for-beginners/) - [The Best Enclosed Laser Engravers of 2026: Which Are Really Class 1?](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-enclosed-laser-engravers/) - [The Best Laser Cutter for Wood in 2026: CO2 and High-Power Diode Picks](https://laserengraversguide.com/posts/best-laser-cutter-for-wood/) ## Falcon A1 Pro FAQ ### Is the Falcon A1 Pro 180W or 20W? 20 W. The '180W' in the Amazon title is electrical input; the listing states a power output of 20,000 mW. Optical output is the figure to compare between lasers. ### Can the Falcon A1 Pro engrave metal? Creality lists stainless steel as 20 W diode-engravable, but the blue diode leaves a slow dark mark with modest contrast. The optional 2 W 1064 nm IR head is the better tool for bare metal and plastics; it swaps in without tools, and Amazon's A1 Pro + IR bundle was about $1,151 when we checked. ### How thick can the Falcon A1 Pro cut? Creality says it handles 10 mm basswood and 8 mm black acrylic 'with fewer passes', without saying how many, so plan on multiple passes for thicker stock. Clear acrylic can't be cut by any blue diode. ### Falcon A1 or Falcon A1 Pro? If you mostly engrave and don't mind a wired laptop and manual focus, the A1 saves about $550 and has a bigger bed. If you'll cut regularly or want Wi-Fi, a touchscreen, autofocus and an IR option, the A1 Pro is worth the step up. ## Sources - [amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDFFN85C?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20) - [crealityfalcon.com](https://www.crealityfalcon.com/blogs/product-reviews/review-creality-falcon-a1) - [gadgetreview.com](https://www.gadgetreview.com/creality-falcon-a1-pro) Not sold yet? ## Alternatives to the Falcon A1 Pro ![Glowforge Aura Craft Laser](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/glowforge-aura.Db0VGhSj_19gco1.webp) ### [Glowforge Aura Craft Laser](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/glowforge-aura/) 7.4 - 6 W diode - Enclosed - 305 × 305 mm Cricut-style crafters who want the simplest guided workflow and plan to use Glowforge's Proofgrade materials and design catalog. $$$$ Mid-range Price tier: Mid-range today's price on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7296K9F?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/glowforge-aura/) ![xTool S1 40W Enclosed Diode Laser](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/xtool-s1-40w.BYUVEG1P_Z1OUPQ.webp) ### [xTool S1 40W Enclosed Diode Laser](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-s1-40w/) 8.5 - 40 W diode - Enclosed - 498 × 319 mm - Bare metal Small shops and serious hobbyists who want the most cutting power you can safely run in a home or office without moving to CO2. $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium today's price on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ84BDTX?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-s1-40w/) ![xTool M2 10W Color Craft Laser](https://laserengraversguide.com/_astro/xtool-m2-10w.qZctskiw_T0oHC.webp) ### [xTool M2 10W Color Craft Laser](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-m2-10w/) 8.5 - 10 W diode - Enclosed - 426 × 320 mm - Bare metal First-time buyers who want a genuinely home-safe, camera-guided laser for gifts, stickers and crafts, with room to grow into more power or color printing. $$$$ Budget Price tier: Budget base bundle on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSVLTBH4?tag=laserengraversguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/xtool-m2-10w/) [Compare all 16 lasers →](https://laserengraversguide.com/laser-engravers/) ## Helpful guides [Top picks ### The 7 Best Laser Engravers of 2026: Ranked for Home, Craft and Small Business The best laser engravers of 2026, ranked: xTool P2S, xTool M2, Creality Falcon A1 Pro, xTool F2 and more, with honest wattage, laser class and price notes. 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