Longer Ray5 40W vs Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W

Spec-by-spec breakdown of the Longer Ray5 40W and the Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W: scores, pricing, cutting performance, software, and what each machine is really best at.

8.0

Longer Ray5 40W

Longer · Diode

Longer Ray5 40W is the 40W SKU on the Longer longer ray5 line. Longer's compact Ray5 20W diode engraver: verify you are buying the 20W SKU, not the 5W, 10W, or 40W Ray5 listings. Verify optical power on the listing: do not assume combined-watt marketing.

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7.7

Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W

Creality · Diode

Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W is the 40W SKU on the Creality creality falcon2 pro line. Creality's top open-frame diode at 60W combined (22W optical class). Verify optical power on the listing: do not assume combined-watt marketing.

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Our verdict

Longer Ray5 40W

5 spec wins

Longer Ray5 40W wins on

ScoreValue scoreEase of useCapability+1

Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W

4 spec wins

Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W wins on

Build qualityWork areaEngravesCuts

Overall, the Longer Ray5 40W takes it: 8.0 vs 7.7 in our scoring.

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Spec	Longer Ray5 40W	Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W
Overview
Brand	Longer	Creality
Laser type	Diode	Diode
Main focus	Built mainly for cutting shapes and parts	Built mainly for cutting shapes and parts
Main objective	Maximum cut speed and depth in the line: engraving remains strong at tuned speeds	Maximum cut speed and depth in the line: engraving remains strong at tuned speeds
Best for	Maximum cuts in line Speed-focused hobby Thick soft woods Cut-heavy weeks	Maximum cuts in line Speed-focused hobby Thick soft woods Cut-heavy weeks
Scores
Score	Best8.0	7.7
Value score	Best8.0	7.4
Ease of use	Best8.5	8.0
Capability	Best8.0	7.2
Build quality	7.2	Best8.0
Pricing
Price	Best $449 – $649 413 € – 597 € 40W optical module: verify SKU before buying	$799 – $1,099 735 € – 1.011 € 40W optical module: verify SKU before buying
Hardware
Power	40W diode	40W diode
Work area	375 × 375 mm	Best400 × 415 mm
Precision	0.01 mm	0.01 mm
Real-world performance
Sample engrave	Filled photo or logo on birch plywood ~12–18 min · 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)	Filled photo or logo on birch plywood ~12–18 min · 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Sample cut	Simple square cut-out from 3 mm basswood ~6–10 min · 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)	Simple square cut-out from 3 mm basswood ~6–10 min · 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Spot size	~0.10 mm spot	~0.06 mm spot
Max speed	200 mm/s	417 mm/s
Materials
Engraves	Wood Leather Slate Anodized aluminum	Best Wood Leather Stainless steel (color and dark mark) Anodized aluminum Slate
Cuts	Basswood (up to 10 mm) Paper Thin fabric	Best Basswood (up to 10 mm) Dark acrylic (up to 5 mm) Paper Fabric
Cannot do	Thick cuts Large production Metal without spray Clear acrylic	Clear acrylic CO₂-level acrylic production Deep metal engraving Large business throughput without upgrades
Software & connectivity
Software	Longer Laser Tool, LightBurn	Creality Laser, LightBurn
Connectivity	USB, SD card	USB
Verdict
TL;DR	Longer Ray5 40W is the 40W SKU on the Longer longer ray5 line. Longer's compact Ray5 20W diode engraver: verify you are buying the 20W SKU, not the 5W, 10W, or 40W Ray5 listings. Verify optical power on the listing: do not assume combined-watt marketing.	Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W is the 40W SKU on the Creality creality falcon2 pro line. Creality's top open-frame diode at 60W combined (22W optical class). Verify optical power on the listing: do not assume combined-watt marketing.
Pros	Strongest cut headroom in the line: about 10 mm basswood-class stock in benchmarks 40W: the most cut-focused head in the Longer Ray5 line Open-frame: plan laser glasses, exhaust, and workspace rules from day one Software on the profile: trial your workflow on scrap before production	Strongest cut headroom in the line: about 10 mm basswood-class stock in benchmarks 40W: the most cut-focused head in the Creality Falcon2 Pro line Open-frame: plan laser glasses, exhaust, and workspace rules from day one Software on the profile: trial your workflow on scrap before production
Cons	Clear cast acrylic and thick production cutting still favor CO₂, not diode power alone Confirm optical wattage on the listing before you buy	Clear cast acrylic and thick production cutting still favor CO₂, not diode power alone Confirm optical wattage on the listing before you buy

“Best” highlights the strongest spec on paper for that row only — not an overall buying recommendation.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Longer Ray5 40W or Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W?

In our scoring, the Longer Ray5 40W comes out ahead with 8.0/10 overall versus 7.7/10 for the Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W. The detailed table above shows exactly where each machine wins.

Which is cheaper: Longer Ray5 40W or Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W?

The Longer Ray5 40W is the more affordable option, starting around $449, versus $799 for the Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W.

Which is better for a beginner: Longer Ray5 40W or Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W?

The Longer Ray5 40W is the easier machine to start with: it scores 8.5/10 for ease of use, versus 8.0/10 for the Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W.

What is the main difference between the Longer Ray5 40W and the Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W?

The Longer Ray5 40W is a Diode laser geared toward cutting, while the Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W is a Diode laser geared toward cutting. That difference drives most of the gaps you see in the comparison table.

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