Boss Laser LS-2440 105W CO2 vs Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 105 W | 80 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 1016 × 610 mm | 914 × 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 | $18,000 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2021 |
| Weight | 285 kg | 117 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 Edge 36 80W CO2
What we like
- Brushless DC servo motors — faster and more durable than stepper motors
- 5G acceleration for efficient raster engraving
- Larger 914×610mm work area handles most commercial formats
- CO2 or fiber source options in same chassis
- IRIS™ 2-camera system for layout and print-and-cut
Watch out for
- Air compressor not standard
- No pass-through door (unlike Ascent)
- Price is by contact — significantly above hobby tier
- Heavy at 260 lbs (117 kg)
Compatible Materials
Boss Laser LS-2440 105W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberGlassceramicmarblecoated metals
Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metals
The Boss Laser LS-2440 105W CO2 costs $10,524 (42% less) than the Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2, which is priced at $18,000.
The Boss Laser LS-2440 105W CO2 has 24% more optical power (105W vs 80W).
The Boss Laser LS-2440 105W CO2 offers a 10% larger work area (1016 × 610 mm vs 914 × 610 mm).
The Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W 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 Edge 36 80W CO2 does not; Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2 includes a camera, while Boss Laser LS-2440 105W CO2 does not.