FLUX Beambox II 55W vs OMTech Pronto 35 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 | 700 ร 500 mm |
| Max Speed | 54,000 mm/min | 60,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $3,290 | $3,699 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Weight | 36 kg | 212 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
OMTech Pronto 35 60W
What we like
- 1,000 mm/s servo speed โ fast production throughput
- 700ร500mm work area handles larger jobs than desktop units
- Front & back pass-through for oversized material
- WiFi + LightBurn support; est. 12,000 hr tube life
- Available in 60W, 90W, and 100W configurations
Watch out for
- No built-in camera (sold as add-on module)
- Requires separate water chiller (+$200โ$400)
- Heavy at 212 kg โ freight delivery required
- Higher entry price than Thunder Laser Nova 35 for similar specs
Compatible Materials
FLUX Beambox II 55W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
OMTech Pronto 35 60W
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricPaperGlassRubberStone
The FLUX Beambox II 55W costs $3,290 (11% less) than the OMTech Pronto 35 60W, which is priced at $3,699.
The OMTech Pronto 35 60W has 8% more optical power (60W vs 55W).
The OMTech Pronto 35 60W offers a 36% larger work area (700 ร 500 mm vs 600 ร 375 mm).
The OMTech Pronto 35 60W has a 10% higher maximum speed (60,000 mm/min vs 54,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, OMTech Pronto 35 60W includes air assist, while FLUX Beambox II 55W does not; FLUX Beambox II 55W includes a camera, while OMTech Pronto 35 60W does not.