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Creality Falcon A1 10W vs Wainlux L8 20W

What Falcon A1 10W does better (1) and where L8 20W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Creality Falcon A1 10W
Creality · 2024Falcon A1 10W
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$520
vs
Wainlux L8 20W
Wainlux · 2024L8 20W
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,100
Higher score
4.9Power & cutting7.7
7.4Safety7.4
8.7Features & ease of use5.0

Why is Falcon A1 10W better than L8 20W?

  1. Built-in cameraYes · L8 20W: No

Why is L8 20W better than Falcon A1 10W?

  1. Laser output power10 W vs 20 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

Wainlux L8 20WWainlux L8 20W≈ US$1,1009.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power10 W20 W
Work area
Work area305 × 381 mm—
Work area width (X)305 mm—
Work area depth (Y)381 mm—
Work area (surface)1,162 cm²—
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—667 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)6 mm—
Max cutting depth – acrylic10 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop buttonYesYes
Lid interlockYesYes
Exhaust fanYes—
Laser shield / filter coverYesYes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL, Falcon Design SpaceLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsJPG, PNG, BMP, SVG, DXF—
Size & power
Width567 mm—
Depth468 mm—
Height196 mm—
Weight15.6 kg—
Rated power consumption120 W—
Input voltage100–240 V—
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