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AtomStack X40 Max vs Creality Falcon A1 Pro

What X40 Max does better (3) and where Falcon A1 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

AtomStack X40 Max
AtomStack · 2025X40 Max
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$850
vs
Creality Falcon A1 Pro
Creality · 2024Falcon A1 Pro
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,150
Higher score
5.0Precision4.4
9.1Work area5.5
5.6Safety9.3

Why is X40 Max better than Falcon A1 Pro?

  1. Work area (surface)3,200 cm² vs 959 cm²3.3×
  2. Work area width (X)800 mm vs 268 mm3×
  3. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 358 mm+12%

Why is Falcon A1 Pro better than X40 Max?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · X40 Max: Yes
  2. Built-in cameraNo · X40 Max: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

AtomStack X40 MaxAtomStack X40 Max≈ US$8507.4
Creality Falcon A1 ProCreality Falcon A1 Pro≈ US$1,1507.6
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNo—
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power—20 W
Work area
Work area800 × 400 mm268 × 358 mm
Work area width (X)800 mm268 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm358 mm
Work area (surface)3,200 cm²959 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)25 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.1 mm
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNo—
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Features
Air assistYes—
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsSD / USB drive—
SD / TF cardYes—
Phone app controlYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL, Falcon Design Space
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—JPG, PNG, BMP, SVG, DXF
Size & power
Width—567 mm
Depth—468 mm
Height—211 mm
Weight—16.8 kg
Input voltage—100–240 V
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