Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 vs FLUX Beambox II 55W
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 70 W | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 508 × 356 mm | 600 × 375 mm |
| Max Speed | 90,000 mm/min | 54,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $4,497 | $3,290 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Weight | 188 kg | 36 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 II 55W
What we like
- Large 600×375mm work area — double the original Beambox
- 55W for fast, deep cuts in thick wood and acrylic
- 900mm/s — one of the fastest desktop CO2 machines available
- Class 1 fully sealed — safe for any studio or office environment
- Optional passthrough add-on for oversized materials
Watch out for
- Heavy — approximately 36 kg
- No built-in air assist (add-on recommended)
- Premium price at $3,290
- CO2 glass tube will need periodic replacement
- LightBurn requires optional USB bridge cable
Compatible Materials
Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberGlassceramicmarblecoated metals
FLUX Beambox II 55W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
The FLUX Beambox II 55W costs $3,290 (27% less) than the Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2, which is priced at $4,497.
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 has 21% more optical power (70W vs 55W).
The FLUX Beambox II 55W offers a 20% larger work area (600 × 375 mm vs 508 × 356 mm).
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 has a 40% higher maximum speed (90,000 mm/min vs 54,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 includes air assist, while FLUX Beambox II 55W does not; FLUX Beambox II 55W includes a camera, while Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 does not.