Glowforge Aura vs Creality Falcon A1

A diode laser against a diode laser: manufacturer specs, current prices and what each can cut and engrave.

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Prices today

Glowforge Aura

$999 at Glowforge

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Creality Falcon A1

$549 at Creality Falcon

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Specs side by side

Glowforge Aura and Creality Falcon A1 specifications
SpecGlowforge AuraCreality Falcon A1
Laser6W diode (450 nm)10W diode (455 nm)
Work area305 × 305 mm (12.0 × 12.0 in)305 × 381 mm (12.0 × 15.0 in)
Max speedNot publishedNot published
EnclosureEnclosedEnclosed
Laser classClass 1Class 1
Motion systemGantryNot published
CameraYesNot published
AutofocusYesNot published
Air assist includedYesNot published
Rotary supportNot publishedYes
PassthroughYesNot published
LightBurn supportNot publishedYes
Footprint (W × D × H)559 × 521 × 127 mm (22.0 × 20.5 × 5.0 in)567 × 468 × 196 mm (22.3 × 18.4 × 7.7 in)
Weight8.6 kg (19.0 lb)15.55 kg (34.3 lb)

Where they differ on materials

MaterialGlowforge Aura: cut / engraveCreality Falcon A1: cut / engrave
Colored cast acrylicYes / YesLimited / Limited

Full matrices are on each machine's page.