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Creality · Diode
Creality Falcon2 Pro · 22W
22W High-power diode with built-in air assist and color engraving gimmick
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Released June 2024
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TL;DR
The 22W version of Creality's enclosed Falcon2 Pro: a Class 1 cabinet with air assist that engraves wood and leather cleanly and cuts thin plywood. The sensible entry point to an enclosed diode if you do not need fast thick cuts.
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What makes this machine stand out
Hardware and workflow features worth understanding before you buy : not just wattage on a label.
Enclosed and visible
Class 1 certification with 360° see-through panels: you watch the job without goggles, and smoke stays inside for the exhaust.
The entry Falcon2 Pro
At $899 for the single unit (Creality store, October 2026), the 22W is the least expensive way to get the Falcon2 Pro enclosure.
Our verdict
Ideal if you
Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W targets mixed engraving and wood-cutting weeks: fewer passes on basswood and dark acrylic than weaker SKUs in the same line.
Skip if you
Wrong pick if you never engrave and only wanted the lowest price. Ultra-fine photo work can look better on an engraving-first SKU. Open-frame: safety and smoke are on you.
Pros
- Class 1 enclosure with 360° see-through panels: no goggles in normal use
- 10 mm basswood in one pass, per Creality
- Cheapest way into the Falcon2 Pro ($899 single unit, October 2026)
Cons
- Slow fills at this power: about 17–26 min for a 10 × 10 cm photo in our benchmark
- No fine-detail second module in the box at this tier
- The enclosure takes more room than an open frame: plan a dedicated table
What this machine is for
Faster cutting and deeper hobby cuts while keeping solid engraving capability
Cut-biased diode tier for makers who outgrew 10–20W job times but stay on the same frame
Laser spot size
~0.06 mm spot
Motion precision: 0.01 mm
Sample engrave job
~17–26 min
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Sample cut job
~9–14 min
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Reference benchmark: same job size on every machine so you can compare times fairly. Times are estimates for the reference job above; your design complexity and settings will change them.
Materials
- · Wood
- · Leather
- · Stainless steel (color and dark mark)
- · Anodized aluminum
- · Slate
Accessories & add-ons
Typical inclusions and add-ons for this profile : confirm your SKU.
- Optional
Enclosure / cabinet
Third-party enclosure improves smoke control and safety
- Recommended
Laser safety glasses
~450 nm diode: OD rated for your wavelength
- Recommended
Fire extinguisher
Editorial guidance : not a live parts list. See also: Ventilation setup · Safety basics
Practical notes
Beginner notes
This profile is the 22W SKU on Creality Falcon2 Pro. Read the TL;DR and benchmarks above, then compare other power options via the chips before buying.
Pro tips
Tune cut passes with air assist and focus checks. For photo engraving, slow down vs your cut presets: this head is optimized for throughput on wood, not only finesse.
Pro / technical specsRaw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.
- Max speed (spec)
- 417 mm/s
- Avg engrave speed
- 21–41 mm/s fill
- Avg cut speed
- 2–3 mm/s on 3–6 mm wood
Common questions
How thick can the Falcon2 Pro 22W cut?
Creality's European site rates the 22W module at 10 mm basswood in one pass; some resellers quote 15 mm, which we treat as optimistic. Our benchmark took about 9–14 min for a 10 × 10 cm square in 3 mm basswood, and dark acrylic up to about 5 mm works.
Falcon2 Pro 22W or 40W?
The 22W single unit was $899 on Creality's store in October 2026, the 40W (sold with a 1.6W fine-detail module) $1,349: $450 more. Take the 22W for engraving and occasional cuts up to 6 mm; take the 40W if you cut plywood or dark acrylic every week.
What does the Pro enclosure change compared with the open Falcon2?
The Falcon2 Pro is a Class 1 enclosed machine with see-through panels, so it runs without goggles in normal use and contains smoke for extraction. That costs about $300 more than the open Falcon2 22W ($899 single unit against $589 for the Falcon2 22W Basic Kit, October 2026).
Alternatives to the Creality Falcon2 Pro 22W
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Sculpfun · Diode · $690
The 22W is the middle of Sculpfun's three S30 Ultra heads (11W, 22W, 33W), often sold bundled with LightBurn. The 33W head goes further for thick cuts. Listings that say S30 Ultra 10W or 20W are reseller labels.
xTool · Diode · $1,299 – $2,599
The 20W S1 is the value pick in xTool's enclosed diode line: same cabinet and filters as the 40W, but less cut depth on thick wood. Buy this if safety matters and you mostly engrave.
Ortur · Diode · $140 – $1,740
The 20W LM3 is the configuration most buyers mean when they say 'Laser Master 3'. Strong engraving, light cutting, huge community: verify you are not accidentally ordering the 10W SKU.