Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 vs FLUX Beambox 40W
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 70 W | 40 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 508 × 356 mm | 375 × 265 mm |
| Max Speed | 90,000 mm/min | 30,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $4,497 | $2,845 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2018 |
| Weight | 188 kg | 21 kg |
Pros & Cons
Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2
What we like
- 1,500 mm/s Hybrid Servo speed (fastest in class at price)
- Motorized autofocus
- 4-way pass-through for large material
- US-made American Photonics optics (+14% beam transmission)
- 2-year warranty + free lifetime tech support
- ISO-9001 certified manufacturer
Watch out for
- Very heavy at 415 lbs — freight delivery required
- Built to order (lead time varies)
- Water cooling setup required
- No camera
- Software (LightBurn) costs extra ($199 upgrade)
FLUX Beambox 40W
What we like
- Proven, well-documented platform with a large user community
- Built-in camera for visual positioning
- Polished Beam Studio software — fully offline
- 40W for clean cuts up to 10mm in wood and acrylic
- WiFi, USB, and Ethernet connectivity
Watch out for
- Legacy model — superseded by the Beambox II
- Smaller work area than Beambox II (375×265 vs 600×375mm)
- Manual focus only
- No built-in air assist
- Heavy at 21 kg
Compatible Materials
Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberGlassceramicmarblecoated metals
FLUX Beambox 40W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
The FLUX Beambox 40W costs $2,845 (37% less) than the Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2, which is priced at $4,497.
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 has 43% more optical power (70W vs 40W).
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 offers a 45% larger work area (508 × 356 mm vs 375 × 265 mm).
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 has a 67% higher maximum speed (90,000 mm/min vs 30,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 includes air assist, while FLUX Beambox 40W does not; FLUX Beambox 40W includes a camera, while Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 does not.