Boss Laser LS-3655 105W CO2 vs Thunder Laser Nova 35
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 105 W | 80 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 1397 × 914 mm | 900 × 600 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 | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $12,224 | $9,230 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2015 |
| Weight | 520 kg | 311 kg |
Pros & Cons
Boss Laser LS-3655 105W CO2
What we like
- 55×36 in work area — among the largest in its class
- Optional Mach4 upgrade to 2,300 mm/s
- 105W or 155W tube options
- 4-way pass-through for full sheets
- ISO-9001 certified; free lifetime support
- 2-year warranty
Watch out for
- Extremely heavy — freight delivery required
- Built to order; lead time varies
- No camera
- Requires dedicated power and exhaust infrastructure
Thunder Laser Nova 35
What we like
- Large 35" × 23" work area handles big production jobs
- 80W–100W power cuts thick wood and acrylic efficiently
- 1,000 mm/s servo speed for fast batch production
- Pass-through door for unlimited-length material
- Includes LightBurn and lifetime US support
Watch out for
- Very heavy at 311 kg — requires freight delivery and forklift
- No built-in camera (optional ThunderCam)
- Price not listed online — requires dealer quote
- Glass CO2 tube needs replacement every 2,000–4,000 hours
Compatible Materials
Boss Laser LS-3655 105W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberGlassceramicmarblecoated metals
Thunder Laser Nova 35
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricPaperGlassRubberStone
The Thunder Laser Nova 35 costs $9,230 (24% less) than the Boss Laser LS-3655 105W CO2, which is priced at $12,224.
The Boss Laser LS-3655 105W CO2 has 24% more optical power (105W vs 80W).
The Boss Laser LS-3655 105W CO2 offers a 58% larger work area (1397 × 914 mm vs 900 × 600 mm).
The Boss Laser LS-3655 105W CO2 has a 33% higher maximum speed (90,000 mm/min vs 60,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Boss Laser LS-3655 105W CO2 includes WiFi connectivity, while Thunder Laser Nova 35 does not.