Creality Falcon
Enclosed 20 W diode laser with camera positioning. Creality's answer to the xTool S1.
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Trade-offs
The Falcon A1 Pro is the main rival to the xTool S1: an enclosed diode laser with camera-assisted placement, at a similar price.
The basic kit is the machine itself. Creality’s higher bundles add accessories such as rotary attachments and air assist, so compare the bundle contents rather than the headline price.
How to choose: if you already use Creality printers and like its software, the Falcon fits. Otherwise the S1’s swappable modules and larger community make it the safer default.
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