Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 vs FSL Muse Core 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 | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $4,497 | $2,999 |
| 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 Core 40W CO2
What we like
- Browser-based RetinaEngrave v3 — no OS lock-in, works on Mac/Linux
- Patented removable floor for pass-through engraving
- LCD 7" touchscreen on-machine control
- Made in USA; phone/email support
- Affordable entry price for a US-brand CO2 laser
Watch out for
- No autofocus (manual only)
- No camera
- Air compressor and water cooling not included
- No published max speed specification
- Smaller 20×12 in work area vs competitors at this price
Compatible Materials
Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberGlassceramicmarblecoated metals
FSL Muse Core 40W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberPaperGlasscoated metals
The FSL Muse Core 40W CO2 costs $2,999 (33% 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 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, Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 includes air assist, while FSL Muse Core 40W CO2 does not.