Creality Falcon A1 10W

Setup was nearly zero — only added exhaust and plugged in. In a few minutes, I was engraving plywood and acrylic. The results exceeded what I'd expect from a 10W unit.

Creative Bloq says it’s ideal for beginners but needs camera calibration fine tuning. Once that’s dialed, alignment errors disappear. [oai_citation:0‡Creative Bloq](https://www.creativebloq.com/creative-inspiration/digital-crafting/creality-a1-falcon-review?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

GrouchyFarmer notes the frame is solid and well built. The weakness is in the software and frequent camera resets. [oai_citation:1‡grouchyfarmer](https://grouchyfarmer.com/2025/06/05/laser-engravers-creality-falcon-a1-review/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

From Reddit users: alignment drift and firmware update issues are common. One user reports shifting outlines unless belts/tension are perfect. [oai_citation:2‡Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/lasercutting/comments/xoqw74/my_review_of_crealitys_newest_crlaser_falcon_10w/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

The enclosed design, safety interlocks, and quiet operation stand out. Great for home studios without needing full shop setups.

Some owners mention delays getting parts from Creality’s support. It works, but don’t expect overnight replacements.

It’s not perfect. It won’t cut thick hardwood in one pass. But for engraving, acrylic, leather, it’s a strong performer for the price.