FLUX Beambox 40W vs FLUX Beambox II 55W
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 40 W | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 375 × 265 mm | 600 × 375 mm |
| Max Speed | 30,000 mm/min | 54,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $2,845 | $3,290 |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2024 |
| Weight | 21 kg | 36 kg |
Pros & Cons
FLUX Beambox 40W
What we like
- Proven, well-documented platform with a large user community
- Built-in camera for visual positioning
- Polished Beam Studio software — fully offline
- 40W for clean cuts up to 10mm in wood and acrylic
- WiFi, USB, and Ethernet connectivity
Watch out for
- Legacy model — superseded by the Beambox II
- Smaller work area than Beambox II (375×265 vs 600×375mm)
- Manual focus only
- No built-in air assist
- Heavy at 21 kg
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
Compatible Materials
FLUX Beambox 40W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
FLUX Beambox II 55W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
The FLUX Beambox 40W costs $2,845 (14% 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 56% larger work area (600 × 375 mm vs 375 × 265 mm).
The FLUX Beambox II 55W has a 44% higher maximum speed (54,000 mm/min vs 30,000 mm/min).