FLUX Beambox 40W vs FLUX beamo II 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 | 360 × 240 mm |
| Max Speed | 30,000 mm/min | 45,000 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 | $2,200 |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2023 |
| Weight | 21 kg | 11 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- Legacy model — superseded by the Beambox II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 II 30W
What we like
- Class 1 fully sealed enclosure — safer than original beamo
- 8MP HD camera for precise material placement
- Built-in autofocus — no manual focus needed
- Optional CMYK color printing module — unique in this class
- 750mm/s — 2.5× faster than the original beamo
Watch out for
- Currently Japan-market focus; limited global availability
- Higher price than the original beamo
- CMYK printing module sold separately
- No built-in air assist
- 30W limits maximum cutting thickness
Compatible Materials
FLUX Beambox 40W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
FLUX beamo II 30W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
The FLUX beamo II 30W costs $2,200 (23% 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 13% larger work area (375 × 265 mm vs 360 × 240 mm).
The FLUX beamo II 30W has a 33% higher maximum speed (45,000 mm/min vs 30,000 mm/min).