FLUX Beambox II 55W vs FLUX HEXA 60W
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 55 W | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 600 ร 375 mm | 730 ร 410 mm |
| Max Speed | 54,000 mm/min | 54,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $3,290 | $5,455 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Weight | 36 kg | 50 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 HEXA 60W
What we like
- Largest work area in the FLUX lineup (730ร410mm)
- 60W for fast, deep cuts in thick wood and acrylic
- 900mm/s โ production-level throughput
- Class 1 fully sealed โ safe for office and studio environments
- Distinctive hexagonal design maximises internal volume for footprint
Watch out for
- Premium price ($5,455)
- Heavy (~50 kg) โ difficult to move once installed
- No built-in air assist
- LightBurn requires optional USB bridge cable
- 60W CO2 tube replacement costs ~$650
Compatible Materials
FLUX Beambox II 55W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
FLUX HEXA 60W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
The FLUX Beambox II 55W costs $3,290 (40% less) than the FLUX HEXA 60W, which is priced at $5,455.
The FLUX HEXA 60W has 8% more optical power (60W vs 55W).
The FLUX HEXA 60W offers a 25% larger work area (730 ร 410 mm vs 600 ร 375 mm).
Both machines share the same maximum speed of 54,000 mm/min.