FLUX Beambox II 55W vs FSL Muse Core 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 | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $3,290 | $2,999 |
| 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 Core 40W CO2
What we like
- Browser-based RetinaEngrave v3 — no OS lock-in, works on Mac/Linux
- Patented removable floor for pass-through engraving
- LCD 7" touchscreen on-machine control
- Made in USA; phone/email support
- Affordable entry price for a US-brand CO2 laser
Watch out for
- No autofocus (manual only)
- No camera
- Air compressor and water cooling not included
- No published max speed specification
- Smaller 20×12 in work area vs competitors at this price
Compatible Materials
FLUX Beambox II 55W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
FSL Muse Core 40W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberPaperGlasscoated metals
The FSL Muse Core 40W CO2 costs $2,999 (9% less) than the FLUX Beambox II 55W, which is priced at $3,290.
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, FLUX Beambox II 55W includes a camera, while FSL Muse Core 40W CO2 does not.