FLUX Beambox II 55W vs FLUX beamo 30W
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 55 W | 30 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 600 ร 375 mm | 300 ร 210 mm |
| Max Speed | 54,000 mm/min | 18,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $3,290 | $1,690 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2019 |
| Weight | 36 kg | 10.5 kg |
Pros & Cons
FLUX Beambox II 55W
What we like
- Large 600ร375mm work area โ double the original Beambox
- 55W for fast, deep cuts in thick wood and acrylic
- 900mm/s โ one of the fastest desktop CO2 machines available
- Class 1 fully sealed โ safe for any studio or office environment
- Optional passthrough add-on for oversized materials
Watch out for
- Heavy โ approximately 36 kg
- No built-in air assist (add-on recommended)
- Premium price at $3,290
- CO2 glass tube will need periodic replacement
- LightBurn requires optional USB bridge cable
FLUX beamo 30W
What we like
- Compact enclosed design โ safe for home and office use
- Built-in camera for visual material positioning
- Polished Beam Studio software โ fully offline, no cloud required
- WiFi, USB, and Ethernet connectivity
- Expandable with rotary and autofocus add-ons
Watch out for
- Small 300ร210mm work area
- Manual focus standard (autofocus is a paid add-on)
- No built-in air assist
- Class 2 only (lid switch) โ not as safe as newer Class 1 models
- Slower than newer FLUX models at 300mm/s
Compatible Materials
FLUX Beambox II 55W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
FLUX beamo 30W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
The FLUX beamo 30W costs $1,690 (49% less) than the FLUX Beambox II 55W, which is priced at $3,290.
The FLUX Beambox II 55W has 45% more optical power (55W vs 30W).
The FLUX Beambox II 55W offers a 72% larger work area (600 ร 375 mm vs 300 ร 210 mm).
The FLUX Beambox II 55W has a 67% higher maximum speed (54,000 mm/min vs 18,000 mm/min).