# xTool S1 20W vs Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the xTool S1 20W (xTool) and Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W (Creality) among laser engravers. Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W is the cheaper of the two at $1099.

## Side by side

| Spec | xTool S1 20W | Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $1599.99 | $1099 |
| Brand | xTool | Creality |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Laser type | diode | diode |
| Power (W) | 20 | 20 |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 | 455 |
| Work area (mm) | 498×330 | 268×358 |
| Max speed (mm/s) | 600 | 600 |
| Min engraving accuracy (mm) | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Connectivity options | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, USB |
| Software compatibility | xTool Creative Space, LightBurn | Falcon Design Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| Enclosed design | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (kg) | 20 | 16.8 |
| Material compatibility | wood, acrylic, leather, paper, MDF, fabric, stainless steel, stone, ceramic, glass, anodized metals | wood, acrylic, leather, metal, glass, stone, fabric |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |

## Key differences

- Work area (mm): xTool S1 20W 498×330 vs Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W 268×358
- Min engraving accuracy (mm): xTool S1 20W 0.06 vs Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W 0.05
- Connectivity options: xTool S1 20W Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet vs Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W Wi-Fi, USB
- Software compatibility: xTool S1 20W xTool Creative Space, LightBurn vs Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W Falcon Design Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBL
- Weight (kg): xTool S1 20W 20 vs Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W 16.8
- Material compatibility: xTool S1 20W wood, acrylic, leather, paper, MDF, fabric, stainless steel, stone, ceramic, glass, anodized metals vs Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W wood, acrylic, leather, metal, glass, stone, fabric

## What reviewers say

**Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W** — Two whitelisted hands-on testers (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) reviewed this exact 20W model; both recommend it as a polished sub-$1,000 enclosed prosumer engraver with fast, precise cuts and reliable auto-focus. Both flag the fixed, fragile-feeling LCD screen; TechRadar cites limited material height (~4cm) and Tom's Hardware a too-weak bundled smoke purifier and missing safety goggles. Retailer, forum and blog reviews excluded. (2 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- xTool S1 20W: https://www.xtool.com/products/xtool-s1 (xtool.com, verified 2026-06-26)
- Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W: https://www.crealityfalcon.com/products/falcon-a1-pro-20w-dual-laser-engraver (crealityfalcon.com, verified 2026-06-26)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/laser-engravers/xtool-s1-20w-vs-creality-falcon-a1-pro-20w/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, xTool S1 20W ($1599.99) vs Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W ($1099) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/laser-engravers/xtool-s1-20w-vs-creality-falcon-a1-pro-20w/
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