FLUX Beambox II 55W vs FSL Muse 3D AF 40W CO2
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 55 W | 40 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 600 × 375 mm | 508 × 305 mm |
| Max Speed | 54,000 mm/min | 30,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $3,290 | $4,499 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2019 |
| Weight | 36 kg | 24.5 kg |
Pros & Cons
FLUX Beambox II 55W
What we like
- Large 600×375mm work area — double the original Beambox
- 55W for fast, deep cuts in thick wood and acrylic
- 900mm/s — one of the fastest desktop CO2 machines available
- Class 1 fully sealed — safe for any studio or office environment
- Optional passthrough add-on for oversized materials
Watch out for
- Heavy — 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
FSL Muse 3D AF 40W CO2
What we like
- Intel RealSense™ 3D camera for curved/uneven surface engraving
- Motorized autofocus — no manual Z adjustment needed
- Coolbox (air + water cooling) included in bundle
- Browser-based RetinaEngrave v3 — Mac/Linux/Windows
- Removable floor for pass-through engraving
Watch out for
- Same 20×12 in work area as Core
- No published max speed
- Significantly pricier than Core for same work area
- Air assist from Coolbox, not integrated into machine head
Compatible Materials
FLUX Beambox II 55W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
FSL Muse 3D AF 40W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberPaperGlasscoated metals
The FLUX Beambox II 55W costs $3,290 (27% less) than the FSL Muse 3D AF 40W CO2, which is priced at $4,499.
The FLUX Beambox II 55W has 27% more optical power (55W vs 40W).
The FLUX Beambox II 55W offers a 31% larger work area (600 × 375 mm vs 508 × 305 mm).
The FLUX Beambox II 55W has a 44% higher maximum speed (54,000 mm/min vs 30,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, FSL Muse 3D AF 40W CO2 includes air assist, while FLUX Beambox II 55W does not.