FLUX Beambox II 55W vs Thunder Laser Bolt
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 55 W | 30 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 600 ร 375 mm | 508 ร 305 mm |
| Max Speed | 54,000 mm/min | 90,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $3,290 | $5,795 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Weight | 36 kg | 77 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
Thunder Laser Bolt
What we like
- 1,500 mm/s maximum speed โ among the fastest RF CO2 machines
- RF metal tube: 10,000+ hour lifespan vs 2,000โ4,000h for glass
- 0.01mm accuracy and 1,200 DPI โ exceptional engraving detail
- Fan-cooled โ no water chiller needed
- 5MP camera + dual-channel air assist included standard
Watch out for
- Price not published โ requires contacting dealer
- Smaller 508ร305mm work area than Nova series
- Not ideal for bulk cutting thick materials (30W)
- No WiFi โ Ethernet or USB only
Compatible Materials
FLUX Beambox II 55W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
Thunder Laser Bolt
WoodAcrylicLeatherGlassRubberStoneAnodized Aluminumcoated metalsPaperFabric
The FLUX Beambox II 55W costs $3,290 (43% less) than the Thunder Laser Bolt, which is priced at $5,795.
The FLUX Beambox II 55W has 45% more optical power (55W vs 30W).
The FLUX Beambox II 55W offers a 31% larger work area (600 ร 375 mm vs 508 ร 305 mm).
The Thunder Laser Bolt has a 40% higher maximum speed (90,000 mm/min vs 54,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Thunder Laser Bolt includes air assist, while FLUX Beambox II 55W does not; FLUX Beambox II 55W includes WiFi connectivity, while Thunder Laser Bolt does not.