FLUX Beambox II 55W vs Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt)
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 55 W | 45 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 600 ร 375 mm | 495 ร 279 mm |
| Max Speed | 54,000 mm/min | 8,400 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | No |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $3,290 | $2,999 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2017 |
| Weight | 36 kg | 24.9 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
Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt)
What we like
- Pro Passthrough slot for materials of unlimited length
- 45W CO2 for excellent cut quality in wood, acrylic, and leather
- Cloud app for zero-config operation from any device
- Built-in camera for precise design placement
- Full enclosure โ safe for home and office
Watch out for
- Only available as Certified Rebuilt โ no new units
- Small 19.5"x11" (495x279mm) cutting area
- Requires internet โ no offline operation
- No LightBurn support
- Subscription costs for premium design catalogue
- CO2 tube will eventually need replacing
Compatible Materials
FLUX Beambox II 55W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt)
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
The Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt) costs $2,999 (9% less) than the FLUX Beambox II 55W, which is priced at $3,290.
The FLUX Beambox II 55W has 18% more optical power (55W vs 45W).
The FLUX Beambox II 55W offers a 39% larger work area (600 ร 375 mm vs 495 ร 279 mm).
The FLUX Beambox II 55W has a 84% higher maximum speed (54,000 mm/min vs 8,400 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt) includes air assist, while FLUX Beambox II 55W does not; FLUX Beambox II 55W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt) does not.