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Algolaser Pixi Red 5W vs Creality Falcon A1C 5W

What Pixi Red 5W does better (2) and where Falcon A1C 5W wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Pixi Red 5W
Algolaser · 2026Pixi Red 5W
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$210
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Creality Falcon A1C 5W
Creality · 2026Falcon A1C 5W
5.1Score
6 advantages≈ US$310
3.2Power & cutting3.2
2.5Speed5.0
9.4Precision2.2
2.3Work area5.2
8.5Safety9.0
8.2Features & ease of use9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixi Red 5WFalcon A1C 5W
265 × 196214336 × 341377
Pixi Red 5WFalcon A1C 5WDifference
Height196 mm341 mm−145 mm
Width265 mm336 mm−71 mm
Depth214 mm377 mm−163 mm
Weight3.8 kg10.5 kg−6.7 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixi Red 5W better than Falcon A1C 5W?

  1. Laser spot size0.04 mm vs 0.2 mm5×
  2. Weight3.8 kg vs 10.5 kg2.8×

Why is Falcon A1C 5W better than Pixi Red 5W?

  1. Work area (surface)100 cm² vs 225 cm²2.2×
  2. Max engraving / travel speed100 mm/s vs 250 mm/s2.5×
  3. Autofocus / auto heightNo · Pixi Red 5W: Yes
  4. Flame / fire detectionNo · Pixi Red 5W: Yes
  5. Work area width (X)100 mm vs 150 mm+50%
  6. Work area depth (Y)100 mm vs 150 mm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNo—
Wavelength450 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power5 W5 W
Work area
Work area100 × 100 mm150 × 150 mm
Work area width (X)100 mm150 mm
Work area depth (Y)100 mm150 mm
Work area (surface)100 cm²225 cm²
Max workpiece height—148 mm
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed100 mm/s250 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.04 mm0.2 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYes—
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoYes
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, Falcon Design Space
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width265 mm336 mm
Depth214 mm377 mm
Height196 mm341 mm
Weight3.8 kg10.5 kg
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