Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 vs FLUX HEXA 60W
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 70 W | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 508 × 356 mm | 730 × 410 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 | $5,455 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Weight | 188 kg | 50 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 HEXA 60W
What we like
- Largest work area in the FLUX lineup (730×410mm)
- 60W for fast, deep cuts in thick wood and acrylic
- 900mm/s — production-level throughput
- Class 1 fully sealed — safe for office and studio environments
- Distinctive hexagonal design maximises internal volume for footprint
Watch out for
- Premium price ($5,455)
- Heavy (~50 kg) — difficult to move once installed
- No built-in air assist
- LightBurn requires optional USB bridge cable
- 60W CO2 tube replacement costs ~$650
Compatible Materials
Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberGlassceramicmarblecoated metals
FLUX HEXA 60W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 costs $4,497 (18% less) than the FLUX HEXA 60W, which is priced at $5,455.
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 has 14% more optical power (70W vs 60W).
The FLUX HEXA 60W offers a 40% larger work area (730 × 410 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 HEXA 60W does not; FLUX HEXA 60W includes a camera, while Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 does not.