FLUX Beambox 40W vs Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt)
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 40 W | 45 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 375 × 265 mm | 495 × 279 mm |
| Max Speed | 30,000 mm/min | 8,400 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | No |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $2,845 | $2,999 |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Weight | 21 kg | 24.9 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- Legacy model — superseded by the Beambox II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
Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt)
What we like
- Pro Passthrough slot for materials of unlimited length
- 45W CO2 for excellent cut quality in wood, acrylic, and leather
- Cloud app for zero-config operation from any device
- Built-in camera for precise design placement
- Full enclosure — safe for home and office
Watch out for
- Only available as Certified Rebuilt — no new units
- Small 19.5"x11" (495x279mm) cutting area
- Requires internet — no offline operation
- No LightBurn support
- Subscription costs for premium design catalogue
- CO2 tube will eventually need replacing
Compatible Materials
FLUX Beambox 40W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt)
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
The FLUX Beambox 40W costs $2,845 (5% less) than the Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt), which is priced at $2,999.
The Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt) has 11% more optical power (45W vs 40W).
The Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt) offers a 28% larger work area (495 × 279 mm vs 375 × 265 mm).
The FLUX Beambox 40W has a 72% higher maximum speed (30,000 mm/min vs 8,400 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt) includes air assist, while FLUX Beambox 40W does not; FLUX Beambox 40W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt) does not.