Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 vs OMTech Pronto 35 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 | 700 × 500 mm |
| Max Speed | 90,000 mm/min | 60,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $4,497 | $3,699 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Weight | 188 kg | 212 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)
OMTech Pronto 35 60W
What we like
- 1,000 mm/s servo speed — fast production throughput
- 700×500mm work area handles larger jobs than desktop units
- Front & back pass-through for oversized material
- WiFi + LightBurn support; est. 12,000 hr tube life
- Available in 60W, 90W, and 100W configurations
Watch out for
- No built-in camera (sold as add-on module)
- Requires separate water chiller (+$200–$400)
- Heavy at 212 kg — freight delivery required
- Higher entry price than Thunder Laser Nova 35 for similar specs
Compatible Materials
Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberGlassceramicmarblecoated metals
OMTech Pronto 35 60W
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricPaperGlassRubberStone
The OMTech Pronto 35 60W costs $3,699 (18% less) than the Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2, which is priced at $4,497.
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 has 14% more optical power (70W vs 60W).
The OMTech Pronto 35 60W offers a 48% larger work area (700 × 500 mm vs 508 × 356 mm).
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 has a 33% higher maximum speed (90,000 mm/min vs 60,000 mm/min).