FLUX Beambox II 55W vs Thunder Laser Nova 24
| 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 | 600 ร 399 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 | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $3,290 | $6,180 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2015 |
| Weight | 36 kg | 141 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 Nova 24
What we like
- Fast 1,000 mm/s hybrid servo motors โ outpaces many competitors
- Includes LightBurn software (2 licenses) and CW5000 chiller
- Excellent US-based support from Thunder Laser USA
- Pass-through door for oversized material
- Strong community and extensive knowledge base
Watch out for
- Requires water chiller (adds setup complexity)
- No built-in camera (ThunderCam sold separately)
- Heavy at 141 kg โ needs permanent placement
- Glass CO2 tube lifespan 2,000โ4,000 hours vs RF metal tubes
Compatible Materials
FLUX Beambox II 55W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
Thunder Laser Nova 24
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricPaperGlassRubberStone
The FLUX Beambox II 55W costs $3,290 (47% less) than the Thunder Laser Nova 24, which is priced at $6,180.
The Thunder Laser Nova 24 has 8% more optical power (60W vs 55W).
The Thunder Laser Nova 24 offers a 6% larger work area (600 ร 399 mm vs 600 ร 375 mm).
The Thunder Laser Nova 24 has a 10% higher maximum speed (60,000 mm/min vs 54,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Thunder Laser Nova 24 includes air assist, while FLUX Beambox II 55W does not; FLUX Beambox II 55W includes a camera, while Thunder Laser Nova 24 does not; FLUX Beambox II 55W includes WiFi connectivity, while Thunder Laser Nova 24 does not.