Creality’s Next Big Thing ISN’T a 3D Printer - Falcon 2 Pro v.s. xTool S1

Creality has a laser focus on market domination.. and not just the 3D printing market. They’re coming for the entire DIY segment. The Falcon 2 Pro is their all new fully-enclosed diode laser cutter/engraver. It’s got many of the features of the xTool S1, at a lower price point. But are the cost savings worth it? Or is it missing some crucial features? In this video I compare these two competing offerings, highlighting their similarities and differences. Buy the Creality Falcon 2 Pro: (Use Code: FNPALL10) Buy the xTool S1: Subscribe to my channel: Support me on Patreon (behind the scenes content & 3D models): Digital downloads: Buy me a coffee/beer: 00:00 Creality’s Laser Focus 00:27 A Budget xTool S1 01:00 A Trend Towards Enclosed Machines 01:25 3D Printing Meets Laser Cutting 01:41 Falcon 2 Pro v.s. xTool S1 01:55 Price Comparisons 02:40 The Big Picture 02:59 Enclosures 03:27 Motion Systems 03:45 Interchangeable Laser Heads 04:30 Auto Focus 04:45 Honeycomb v.s. Slats 05:00 Workpiece Positioning (Camera v.s. Manual Marking) 05:54 Software (LightBurn v.s. xTool Creative Space) 06:12 Exhaust Fan & Hose 06:26 Control Interface 06:38 Safety Features 07:12 Accessories - Rotary Roller 07:59 Accessories - Conveyor Feeder & 1064nm Module 08:26 Curved Surface Engraving 08:45 Summary - Which Is Better? 08:59 Why You Need A Laser Cutter 09:15 A Word of Caution 09:30 Conclusion & Outro