Boss Laser LS-2440 105W CO2 vs Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 105 W | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 1016 × 610 mm | 610 × 610 mm |
| Max Speed | 90,000 mm/min | 180,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $10,524 | $15,000 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2026 |
| Weight | 285 kg | 79 kg |
Pros & Cons
Boss Laser LS-2440 105W CO2
What we like
- 40×24 in work area for large-format production
- Optional Mach4 servo upgrade to 2,400 mm/s
- 105W or 155W tube options
- 4-way pass-through
- ISO-9001 certified; free lifetime support
Watch out for
- Very heavy — freight delivery required
- Built to order; lead time varies
- Water chiller required for 155W
- No camera
Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2
What we like
- Pass-through door for long/large materials
- IRIS™ HD+ upgraded camera for better registration accuracy
- Lightest full-size Epilog at 175 lbs (79 kg)
- CO2 or 60W MOPA fiber source option in same chassis
- Compact 20" height allows tabletop placement
Watch out for
- Shorter material clearance than Edge (7" vs 10")
- Air compressor not standard
- Price by contact
- Fiber config limited to 24"×24" size (no 36" with fiber)
Compatible Materials
Boss Laser LS-2440 105W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberGlassceramicmarblecoated metals
Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStoneMetal Engraving
The Boss Laser LS-2440 105W CO2 costs $10,524 (30% less) than the Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2, which is priced at $15,000.
The Boss Laser LS-2440 105W CO2 has 43% more optical power (105W vs 60W).
The Boss Laser LS-2440 105W CO2 offers a 40% larger work area (1016 × 610 mm vs 610 × 610 mm).
The Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2 has a 50% higher maximum speed (180,000 mm/min vs 90,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Boss Laser LS-2440 105W CO2 includes air assist, while Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2 does not; Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2 includes a camera, while Boss Laser LS-2440 105W CO2 does not.