LSRCreality Falcon
Creality Falcon A1 Pro (20W)
Enclosed 20 W diode laser with camera positioning. Creality's answer to the xTool S1.
Best for Buyers comparing enclosed diode lasers who want a 20 W module and Creality's ecosystem.
$1,149list
xTool
xTool S1
Enclosed Class 1 diode laser with a large bed and swappable laser modules. The safe all-rounder for a home workshop.
Strengths
- Fully enclosed Class 1 design. No goggles needed while it runs
- Large bed for batch jobs
- Modules can be swapped as your needs change
Trade-offs
- Diodes cut clear and blue acrylic poorly; CO2 handles that
- Still needs ducting or a fume extractor to vent smoke
Open-frame diode lasers are cheap, but they spray reflected laser light around the room and need goggles every time. The S1 is enclosed to Class 1, so the lid, interlocks and flame detection do that job. That is the main reason to choose it for a home or shared workshop.
The bed is large for an enclosed diode machine, and AutoPassthrough lets longer boards feed through. Modules swap, so you can start with a lower-power diode and add an infrared module later for metal and plastic marking.
Know the limits: diode light passes through clear and blue acrylic, so those cut badly. If acrylic is your main material, look at the xTool P2S CO2 laser instead.
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LSRxTool
xTool F2 (5W IR + 15W diode)
Portable dual-laser engraver. Infrared for metal and plastic, diode for wood and leather, plus a 50 MP camera.
Best for Personalising products like tumblers, tags, jewellery and wallets, including on-site at markets.
$1,299list
LSRxTool
xTool P2S 55W CO2
Desktop CO2 laser that cuts 18 mm wood and 20 mm acrylic in one pass, with dual cameras and passthrough.
Best for Small businesses and serious hobbyists cutting acrylic, thick plywood and signage at volume.
$2,999list