Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 vs FSL Muse 3D AF 40W CO2
| 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 | 508 × 305 mm |
| Max Speed | 90,000 mm/min | 30,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $4,497 | $4,499 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2019 |
| Weight | 188 kg | 24.5 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)
FSL Muse 3D AF 40W CO2
What we like
- Intel RealSense™ 3D camera for curved/uneven surface engraving
- Motorized autofocus — no manual Z adjustment needed
- Coolbox (air + water cooling) included in bundle
- Browser-based RetinaEngrave v3 — Mac/Linux/Windows
- Removable floor for pass-through engraving
Watch out for
- Same 20×12 in work area as Core
- No published max speed
- Significantly pricier than Core for same work area
- Air assist from Coolbox, not integrated into machine head
Compatible Materials
Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberGlassceramicmarblecoated metals
FSL Muse 3D AF 40W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberPaperGlasscoated metals
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 costs $4,497 (0% less) than the FSL Muse 3D AF 40W CO2, which is priced at $4,499.
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 has 43% more optical power (70W vs 40W).
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 offers a 14% larger work area (508 × 356 mm vs 508 × 305 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, FSL Muse 3D AF 40W CO2 includes a camera, while Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 does not.