Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 vs Thunder Laser Bolt
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 70 W | 30 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 508 ร 356 mm | 508 ร 305 mm |
| Max Speed | 90,000 mm/min | 90,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $4,497 | $5,795 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2025 |
| Weight | 188 kg | 77 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 โ freight delivery required
- Built to order (lead time varies)
- Water cooling setup required
- No camera
- Software (LightBurn) costs extra ($199 upgrade)
Thunder Laser Bolt
What we like
- 1,500 mm/s maximum speed โ among the fastest RF CO2 machines
- RF metal tube: 10,000+ hour lifespan vs 2,000โ4,000h for glass
- 0.01mm accuracy and 1,200 DPI โ exceptional engraving detail
- Fan-cooled โ no water chiller needed
- 5MP camera + dual-channel air assist included standard
Watch out for
- Price not published โ requires contacting dealer
- Smaller 508ร305mm work area than Nova series
- Not ideal for bulk cutting thick materials (30W)
- No WiFi โ Ethernet or USB only
Compatible Materials
Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberGlassceramicmarblecoated metals
Thunder Laser Bolt
WoodAcrylicLeatherGlassRubberStoneAnodized Aluminumcoated metalsPaperFabric
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 costs $4,497 (22% less) than the Thunder Laser Bolt, which is priced at $5,795.
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 has 57% more optical power (70W vs 30W).
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 offers a 14% larger work area (508 ร 356 mm vs 508 ร 305 mm).
Both machines share the same maximum speed of 90,000 mm/min.
Feature-wise, Thunder Laser Bolt includes a camera, while Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 does not; Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 includes WiFi connectivity, while Thunder Laser Bolt does not.