FLUX Beambox 40W vs FLUX beamo 30W
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 40 W | 30 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 375 × 265 mm | 300 × 210 mm |
| Max Speed | 30,000 mm/min | 18,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $2,845 | $1,690 |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Weight | 21 kg | 10.5 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- Legacy model — superseded by the Beambox II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 beamo 30W
What we like
- Compact enclosed design — safe for home and office use
- Built-in camera for visual material positioning
- Polished Beam Studio software — fully offline, no cloud required
- WiFi, USB, and Ethernet connectivity
- Expandable with rotary and autofocus add-ons
Watch out for
- Small 300×210mm work area
- Manual focus standard (autofocus is a paid add-on)
- No built-in air assist
- Class 2 only (lid switch) — not as safe as newer Class 1 models
- Slower than newer FLUX models at 300mm/s
Compatible Materials
FLUX Beambox 40W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
FLUX beamo 30W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
The FLUX beamo 30W costs $1,690 (41% less) than the FLUX Beambox 40W, which is priced at $2,845.
The FLUX Beambox 40W has 25% more optical power (40W vs 30W).
The FLUX Beambox 40W offers a 37% larger work area (375 × 265 mm vs 300 × 210 mm).
The FLUX Beambox 40W has a 40% higher maximum speed (30,000 mm/min vs 18,000 mm/min).