Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 vs xTool P3 80W CO2
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 70 W | 80 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 508 × 356 mm | 915 × 458 mm |
| Max Speed | 90,000 mm/min | 72,000 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 | $6,999 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2025 |
| Weight | 188 kg | 105 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)
xTool P3 80W CO2
What we like
- 80W CO2 tube — cuts through thick materials quickly and cleanly
- Huge 915×458mm (36"×18") Class 1 enclosed work area
- Built-in inverter water chiller — no external chiller needed
- Dual cameras (5MP + 16MP) for precise auto-placement
- 220mm AutoLift Base for processing tall objects
- Optional automatic conveyor feeder for batch production
- Optional 5W IR module for metal marking
Watch out for
- Extremely heavy at 105 kg — requires permanent installation
- High price at $6,999
- Large footprint (1250×780mm) — needs dedicated workspace
- CO2 tube and water chiller require periodic maintenance
- Mandatory ventilation setup
Compatible Materials
Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberGlassceramicmarblecoated metals
xTool P3 80W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlassStone
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 costs $4,497 (36% less) than the xTool P3 80W CO2, which is priced at $6,999.
The xTool P3 80W CO2 has 13% more optical power (80W vs 70W).
The xTool P3 80W CO2 offers a 57% larger work area (915 × 458 mm vs 508 × 356 mm).
The Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 has a 20% higher maximum speed (90,000 mm/min vs 72,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, xTool P3 80W CO2 includes a camera, while Boss Laser LS-1420 70W CO2 does not.